Roanoke City Dems sweep council elections Emma Thomas November 9, 2022 1 minute read The Democratic candidates for Roanoke City Council swept the election – with Joe Cobb gaining the most votes. WFIR’s Emma Thomas begins our 2022 Election Team Coverage with that story: Share: Post navigation Previous: Griffith easily reelected; looks for a change in the political landscapeNext: Roanoke GOP says strongest showing in decades is just the start Related Stories Lynchburg to host grand opening of new concert venue today Web Staff April 24, 2026 Whit Babcock announces retirement from athletics director role at Virginia Tech Clark Palmer April 23, 2026 Calling all heroes: TAP asks for donations for its Superhero Kids Counseling Program Emma Thomas April 23, 2026