More from Delegate Joe McNamara on his reelection bid for the 8th district Gene Marrano November 1, 2019 1 minute read Joe McNamara (left)/C Palmer photo As we gear up for Tuesday’s local and state elections, our candidate previews are winding down. This morning 8th District Republican delegate Joe McNamara talks about his first run for a full term as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: Share: Post navigation Previous: UPDATE: Cause determined for Roanoke County fireNext: You know it is a big election when the Vice President campaigns Related Stories United Way of Virginia’s Blue Ridge helps fund new nature trail signs in Rocky Mount Gene Marrano June 24, 2026 More Romeo & Juliet, new exhibit at Wilson Museum, Broadway in Roanoke releases schedule for 26-27 season Gene Marrano June 24, 2026 Feeding Southwest Virginia President and CEO Pamela Irvine will retire at the end of the year after 45 years with the Food Bank Gene Marrano June 24, 2026