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 Olde Salem Brewing Company launches food service at downtown Roanoke location Clark Palmer June 5, 2026 Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport launches daily nonstop service to Dallas-Fort Worth Web Staff June 5, 2026 Sen. Warner sponsors bipartisan bill to make hot rotisserie chicken SNAP-eligible Clark Palmer June 5, 2026