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: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts 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 Roanoke parking debate continues as city prepares for study Web Staff August 22, 2025 1 min read Joe Cobb delivers first State of the City address as Roanoke Mayor Gene Marrano August 21, 2025 1 min read Downtown Roanoke barbershop launches new Red Light Therapy Bed Web Staff August 21, 2025