Local lawmakers react to Ralph Smith’s announcement Gene Marrano March 17, 2015 1 minute read There will be no incumbent in the State Senate race for the 19th District with Republican Ralph Smith bowing out … WFIR’s Gene Marrano spoke yesterday with the Democratic contender for that seat about the campaign: Share: Post navigation Previous: New United Way President meets supporters in RoanokeNext: Survey of GW National Forest for pipeline wins US OK Related Stories Center in the Square offers free day for dads, kids to celebrate Father’s Day this Saturday Gene Marrano June 17, 2026 ECPI’s Roanoke Campus to Host Summer Resource Festival on June 20th Emma Thomas June 17, 2026 Romeo & Juliet at Bear Theatre, FloydFest lineup is set, one last classical concert this weekend Gene Marrano June 17, 2026
