Gillespie taking no chances despite lead in polls Gene Marrano June 8, 2017 1 minute read Ed Gillespie As the primary for governor draws near Republican frontrunner Ed Gillespie says he’s still on the campaign trail. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Click below to hear a full-length interview with Ed Gillespie Share: Post navigation Previous: See a problem that needs Roanoke City attention? Now you can tweet it to themNext: Vinton’s Mingle opens to people under 21, debuts Saturday 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