Both Ninth District candidates say they’re in touch with residents Emma Thomas November 4, 2022 1 minute read MGN As the midterm elections approach, a ninth district newcomer is facing off against Morgan Griffith for his seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. Both say they’ve got the pulse of the people. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has that story: Share: Post navigation Previous: Roanoke man arrested for Botetourt County Oct. 8 murderNext: Lewis tries again to top Cline; questions his integrity Related Stories Excel Center adult high school gets visit from Virginia’s Secretary of Labor Gene Marrano June 10, 2026 Operation Combined Resolve Roanoke Valley brings 15 agencies together to make 150 arrests in May Gene Marrano June 10, 2026 Land and Liberty in Vinton, Nashville meets the RSO in pops finale and a book swap on Sunday Gene Marrano June 10, 2026