Edwards seeks return to state senate in 21st district Gene Marrano October 27, 2015 1 minute read 20-year State Senator John Edwards is seeking a 6th term next week – but Republican Nancy Dye and independent Don Caldwell would like to retire the veteran Democrat. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has more: Click below for more from John Edwards: Share: Post navigation Previous: ACLU: Virginia needs uniform policy on police body camerasNext: Two in custody suspected of larcenies in several counties Related Stories Governor defends existing Google data center deals amid Roanoke-area protests Ian Price April 30, 2026 Pediatric ABA Program for young children with autism arrives in Roanoke later this year Gene Marrano April 30, 2026 VA Drivers Raise $115,000 for the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation Emma Thomas April 30, 2026