Gillespie taking no chances despite lead in polls Gene Marrano June 8, 2017 1 minute read Ed Gillespie As the primary for governor draws near Republican frontrunner Ed Gillespie says he’s still on the campaign trail. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Click below to hear a full-length interview with Ed Gillespie Share: Post navigation Previous: See a problem that needs Roanoke City attention? Now you can tweet it to themNext: Vinton’s Mingle opens to people under 21, debuts Saturday Related Stories Roanoke College and Korean Embassy to unveil new Kim Kyusik Center for Korean Studies Clark Palmer March 13, 2026 0 Virginia Tech Men’s Basketball Team declines invite to NIT Clark Palmer March 13, 2026 0 Excel Center and Virginia Western to Sign Partnership Agreement Clark Palmer March 13, 2026 0