9th District Congressional hopeful in town Gene Marrano February 4, 2016 1 min read Sometime this spring a caucus will choose the 9th Congressional District Democratic candidate to take on incumbent Republican Morgan Griffith. One challenger is in Roanoke today as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Bail hearing for Virginia Tech student set todayNext: No known lead in Roanoke Valley’s water system pipes, but precautions still prevail Related Stories 2 min read MotoAmerica brings ‘game changer’ concussion blood test to Virginia races Ian Price August 1, 2025 2 min read On 88th anniversary, advocates say federal cannabis ban built on ‘racial stereotypes’ Ian Price August 1, 2025 1 min read Melrose Plaza celebrates its official grand opening Gene Marrano July 31, 2025