Lea reelected Mayor, City Council seats still up in the air Gene Marrano November 4, 2020 1 min read Roanoke Mayor Sherman Lea Sr. There will be some new faces on Roanoke City Council but one returning member and the Mayor remain the same. More on an election that was a cliffhanger until late last night from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Post navigation Previous: Update: Good wins 5th District as Webb concedesNext: Getting Virginians Back To Work Related Stories 1 min read Report of active shooter on UVA campus not supported after sweep by police Gene Marrano November 3, 2025 1 min read AG Jason Miyares responds to Cardinal News report on Commonwealth’s early release policy Clark Palmer November 3, 2025 1 min read Virginia Tech professor questions longevity of Virginia’s emergency food assistance amid federal shutdown Web Staff November 3, 2025