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 RPD Arrests Man in Southwest Gas Station Armed Robbery Clark Palmer April 3, 2026 0 Roanoke County enters spring with return of community favorite events Web Staff April 3, 2026 0 The Salem RidgeYaks – formerly the Red Sox – open up the 2026 Carolina League season tonight Gene Marrano April 2, 2026 0