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 U.S. Supreme Court denies Virginia Dems appeal on referendum vote Gene Marrano May 15, 2026 The Roanoke Region Food and Farm Trail officially launches Gene Marrano May 15, 2026 Taubman Museum honors two people with ties to museum Gene Marrano May 14, 2026
