8th District Delegate candidate sees hope for Democrat pickup in November Gene Marrano August 22, 2018 1 minute read Carter Turner/FB photo It’s long been a Republican stronghold but now the 8th District House of Delegates seat is open and the Democratic challenger says there is cause for optimism as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: Share: Post navigation Previous: Hunters for the Hungry prepares to for another deer seasonNext: ‘Top Gun’ sequel filming on Norfolk-based carrier, Navy says 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