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 U.S. Supreme Court denies Virginia Dems appeal on referendum vote Gene Marrano May 15, 2026 The Roanoke Region Food and Farm Trail officially launches Gene Marrano May 15, 2026 Roanoke Women’s Foundation honors two people with ties to Taubman Museum Gene Marrano May 14, 2026