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 A Local Wealth Management Firm has Achieved National Recognition Emma Thomas July 2, 2026 As Roanoke Arts Commission crafts “Plan 26,” they ask residents to weigh in via an arts and culture survey online Gene Marrano July 1, 2026 Overnight Sensations returns to Mill Mountain Theatre; new exhibits at Taubman and O Winston Link Museums; upcoming plays Gene Marrano July 1, 2026