Joy Powers launches bid to challenge Rep. Morgan Griffith in Virginia’s 9th District Web Staff November 17, 2025 1 minute read A new contestant has stepped into the ring to battle for the seat of Virginia’s 9th Congressional District, looking to take on its incumbent, Republican Morgan Griffith. WFIR’s Conner Arthur has that story: Share: Post navigation Previous: Reports: Virginia Tech in talks with Former PSU Coach James FranklinNext: Roanoke Symphony Orchestra launches school arts funding campaign to honor the late Rita Bishop Related Stories Congressional candidate voices support for Virginia Tech professor who was the subject of an alleged racist attack Clark Palmer February 12, 2026 0 Barn fire on property where Homeplace Restaurant set to reopen soon Gene Marrano February 12, 2026 0 Star City Golf does brisk business as winter weather drew people in from the cold Gene Marrano February 12, 2026 0