Mayor Lea reflects on Roanoke’s tight race between Bowers, Cobb Ian Price November 18, 2024 1 minute read David Bowers, a former mayor of Roanoke, narrowly lost to Joe Cobb in the city’s most recent mayoral election. WFIR’s Ian Price has more from Roanoke’s outgoing mayor. Former Roanoke City Mayor David Bowers Share: Post navigation Previous: 9 out of 10 Virginians qualify for financial assistance at state insurance marketplaceNext: Miyares will not run for GOP governor nomination; will seek second AG term Related Stories Governor Spanberger in Roanoke at Higher Education Center to sign workforce development bills into law Gene Marrano April 27, 2026 AAA offers tips to save at the pump as Virginia’s average hovers near $4 Web Staff April 27, 2026 Trump unharmed as shooting interrupts White House correspondents’ dinner Ian Price April 25, 2026
