Roanoke City Dems sweep council elections Emma Thomas November 9, 2022 1 min 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: About the Author Emma Thomas Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading 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 1 min read The changing landscape of college football Denise Membreno August 22, 2025 1 min read Roanoke parking debate continues as city prepares for study Web Staff August 22, 2025 1 min read Joe Cobb delivers first State of the City address as Roanoke Mayor Gene Marrano August 21, 2025