McNamara will return to Richmond; says he can work with Democrats Gene Marrano November 5, 2025 1 minute read The party at the top has changed – the Governor, Lt. Governor and Attorney General will all be Democrats after a clean sweep on election day – but Republican delegate Joe McNamara will return to Richmond in January, as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: Share: Post navigation Previous: Election 2025: How the Roanoke Valley votedNext: Narrow 2023 loss turns into victory for Lily Franklin in Virginia’s 41st District Related Stories Blue Ridge Marathon, Down by Downtown music fest preview Gene Marrano April 15, 2026 Roanoke Rambler owner cancels interview after claiming costs exceed revenue Ian Price April 15, 2026 Virginia lawmakers push back on Gov. Spanberger’s cannabis amendments Ian Price April 15, 2026
