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 2 minutes read Why Science Museum is leaving Center in the Square: add “copious amounts of water,” and a costly leak to different vision and low attendance numbers Gene Marrano January 21, 2026 0 1 minute read VDOT to hold another “Pardon Our Dust” public meeting on I-81 lane additions in the Roanoke Valley Gene Marrano January 21, 2026 0 4 minutes read Roanoke business owners push back against proposed special events policy changes Clark Palmer January 21, 2026 0