Democratic Roanoke Senator takes on Independent challenger next week Ian Price October 30, 2019 1 min read Roanoke Democratic 21st District State Senator John Edwards is running for a seventh term in Richmond, running against Independent Steve Nelson in Tuesday’s election. WFIR’s Ian Price spoke with both candidates for this Longer Listen: About the Author Ian Price Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Vegas, baby! Roanoke airfares are not always more expensiveNext: Nats win Game 6; Williams still a ‘Skin Related Stories 1 min read All is need is LOVE … in Roanoke County Gene Marrano September 18, 2025 2 min read Spanberger leads Earle-Sears by 12 Points in Virginia governor’s race, new poll finds Ian Price September 18, 2025 5 min read Roanoke County Superintendent Ken Nicely announces retirement Web Staff September 18, 2025