9th District Congressional hopeful in town Gene Marrano February 4, 2016 1 min read Sometime this spring a caucus will choose the 9th Congressional District Democratic candidate to take on incumbent Republican Morgan Griffith. One challenger is in Roanoke today as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: Share: Post navigation Previous: Bail hearing for Virginia Tech student set todayNext: No known lead in Roanoke Valley’s water system pipes, but precautions still prevail Related Stories 1 min read Huddle Up Moms co-founder honored as Social Entrepreneur of the Year by JA Gene Marrano November 6, 2025 1 min read United Way of Virginia’s Blue Ridge launches Emergency Relief Fund campaign Gene Marrano November 6, 2025 1 min read Two plays open this weekend; RSO with Beethoven at Jeff Center, artist receptions and the Blue Ridge Potter’s Guild show and sale Gene Marrano November 5, 2025