Will GOP use convention or primary to select candidate for Governor? Ian Price February 17, 2021 1 minute read Bob Denton – Virginia Tech photo Some Republican candidates for Governor are asking for a primary to select the party’s candidate, but the party typically uses a convention instead. WFIR’s Ian Price has a look at both options: Share: Post navigation Previous: VDH reporting 148 new coronavirus cases in Roanoke CityNext: Roanoke County reverses position on county-only sports schedule Related Stories Not everyone in the Roanoke Valley and southwest Virginia jumped on the American Patriot bandwagon early during the Revolution Gene Marrano June 22, 2026 Data Centers are here to stay; proponent says localities need to get on board Gene Marrano June 22, 2026 Orvis to relocate Roanoke operations, retaining 60 jobs Ian Price June 22, 2026