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 Virginia Supreme Court allows redistricting referendum to go ahead Clark Palmer February 13, 2026 0 Congressional candidate voices support for Virginia Tech professor who was the subject of an alleged racist attack Clark Palmer February 12, 2026 0 Barn fire on property where Homeplace Restaurant set to reopen soon Gene Marrano February 12, 2026 0