8th District Delegate candidate sees hope for Democrat pickup in November Gene Marrano August 22, 2018 1 min 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: Continue Reading Previous: Hunters for the Hungry prepares to for another deer seasonNext: ‘Top Gun’ sequel filming on Norfolk-based carrier, Navy says Related Stories 3 min read RC POLL: Spanberger leads Earle-Sears in early poll; Political anxiety increases Clark Palmer May 22, 2025 1 min read Hit the road early, or late, this Memorial Day weekend says Triple A Gene Marrano May 22, 2025 1 min read President of Goodwill Industries of the Valleys thanks paramedics who saved his life Clark Palmer May 21, 2025