6th District GOP Primary: Goodlatte campaigns to avoid being “Cantored” by Griego Evan Jones June 14, 2016 1 minute read Rep. Bob Goodlatte Harry Griego It’s primary day for Republicans in the 6th Congressional District, where long-time Representative Bob Goodlatte has campaigned hard to avoid being “Cantored” — a reference to a Virginia primary upset two years ago. WFIR’s Evan Jones has more. Share: Post navigation Previous: Roanoke County wants more feedback on Strategic PlanNext: Roanoke Valley Greenways seeking photos Related Stories Excel Center at Melrose Plaza making progress, forging partnerships Gene Marrano April 10, 2026 Sen. Tim Kaine suggests VT President Tim Sands may have been forced out Clark Palmer April 10, 2026 Roanoke Regional Partnership releases 2025 statistics Web Staff April 10, 2026