9th District hopefuls face off in primary next week Gene Marrano June 5, 2018 1 min read Its an uphill battle no matter who wins the 9th Congressional District Democratic primary next Tuesday – with Republican incumbent Morgan Griffith waiting in the wings. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has more about one contender, Justin Santopietro: Share: Continue Reading Previous: Virginia Tech researchers work to stop spread of lanternflyNext: Companies still busy helping homeowners deal with water damage Related Stories 1 min read Elections forecaster believes recent VA Gov polls don’t tell the whole story Clark Palmer May 23, 2025 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