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 Olde Salem Brewing Company launches food service at downtown Roanoke location Clark Palmer June 5, 2026 Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport launches daily nonstop service to Dallas-Fort Worth Web Staff June 5, 2026 Sen. Warner sponsors bipartisan bill to make hot rotisserie chicken SNAP-eligible Clark Palmer June 5, 2026