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 Virginia Tech secures record $75 million gift for athletics and academics Web Staff June 8, 2026 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