Edwards seeks return to state senate in 21st district Gene Marrano October 27, 2015 1 minute read 20-year State Senator John Edwards is seeking a 6th term next week – but Republican Nancy Dye and independent Don Caldwell would like to retire the veteran Democrat. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has more: Click below for more from John Edwards: Share: Post navigation Previous: ACLU: Virginia needs uniform policy on police body camerasNext: Two in custody suspected of larcenies in several counties Related Stories Former AG Miyares says redrawn Congressional districts are illegal Gene Marrano February 6, 2026 0 Virginia Democrats release map reshaping Roanoke, Southwest Virginia congressional districts Ian Price February 6, 2026 0 Your guide to all-day Super Bowl 60 radio coverage in Roanoke Ian Price February 6, 2026 0