9th District hopefuls face off in primary next week Gene Marrano June 5, 2018 1 min read Its an uphill battle no matter who wins the 9th Congressional District Democratic primary next Tuesday – with Republican incumbent Morgan Griffith waiting in the wings. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has more about one contender, Justin Santopietro: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Virginia Tech researchers work to stop spread of lanternflyNext: Companies still busy helping homeowners deal with water damage Related Stories 1 min read Luke Combs scheduled to perform in Charlottesville in April Clark Palmer October 9, 2025 2 min read Teen sentenced following firearm incident at Franklin County High School Clark Palmer October 9, 2025 1 min read Virginia military wife calls on House Speaker Mike Johnson to pass bill to pay service members Clark Palmer October 9, 2025