Five candidates prepare to compete in Salem municipal elections Clark Palmer May 18, 2020 1 minute read Voters in Salem will select from two incumbents and three challengers to fill three open seats on the city council during tomorrow’s municipal elections. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has that story. Share: Post navigation Previous: Northam okays phased-in re-opening of Virginia BeachNext: Vinton among localities set to vote in municipal elections Related Stories The Jane Morgan Harris Daylily Garden at Richfield Salem honors female healthcare pioneer Gene Marrano June 23, 2026 Nominations open for Kendig Arts and Culture Awards Gene Marrano June 23, 2026 Not everyone in the Roanoke Valley and southwest Virginia jumped on the American Patriot bandwagon early during the Revolution Gene Marrano June 22, 2026