Edwards reflects on win last night Gene Marrano November 4, 2015 1 minute read In the end it wasn’t all that close – State Senator John Edwards will return to Richmond in January after beating back a well-financed opponent yesterday. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: Suetterline: biggest issue in Richmond will be SOL reformNext: New supervisors and one recount for Roanoke County Related Stories Virginia assault weapons ban draws GOP criticism ahead of July 1 start Ian Price May 18, 2026 U.S. Supreme Court denies Virginia Dems appeal on referendum vote Gene Marrano May 15, 2026 The Roanoke Region Food and Farm Trail officially launches Gene Marrano May 15, 2026