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 The Jane Morgan Harris Daylily Garden at Richfield Salem honors female healthcare pioneer Gene Marrano June 23, 2026 Nominations open for Kendig Arts and Culture Awards Gene Marrano June 23, 2026 Not everyone in the Roanoke Valley and southwest Virginia jumped on the American Patriot bandwagon early during the Revolution Gene Marrano June 22, 2026