6th District Congressional candidates debate in Chamber forum Gene Marrano October 6, 2020 1 minute read Nicholas Betts Rep. Ben Cline Incumbent Republican 6th district Congressman Ben Cline faced off with his Democratic challenger Nicholas Betts yesterday via Zoom in a debate sponsored by the Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce. Some of what they said from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: In Depth: Restoration Housing launches video campaignNext: Roanoke Valley home prices rise more sharply than usual Related Stories VDOT Announces a First-in-the-State inventory of all of the Commonwealth’s Multiuse Trails Emma Thomas May 8, 2026 Virginia Supreme Court strikes down redistricting referendum Clark Palmer May 8, 2026 Inseparable’s ‘Care That’s Fair’ Campaign Highlights VA’s Struggling Mental Healthcare Industry Emma Thomas May 8, 2026