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 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