Virginia Republicans to elect more than a quarter of state delegates Saturday to national convention Evan Jones April 28, 2016 1 minute read The Republican Party of Virginia holds its state convention Saturday, and at stake are some of delegates who will help the GOP select its presidential nominee. The state party will elect 13 of Virginia’s 49 delegates. WFIR’s Evan Jones has more. Share: Post navigation Previous: Broadband Authority’s director explains their roleNext: Supreme Court hears former Governor McDonnell’s case Related Stories Freedom to Give is food drive to benefit Feeding Southwest Virginia Gene Marrano July 13, 2026 Roanoke County Police: Franklin Road Northbound Closed after Tractor Trailer crash Web Staff July 13, 2026 Roanoke College alumnus running for congress calls for universal data center safeguards Web Staff July 13, 2026