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 2 min read MotoAmerica brings ‘game changer’ concussion blood test to Virginia races Ian Price August 1, 2025 2 min read On 88th anniversary, advocates say federal cannabis ban built on ‘racial stereotypes’ Ian Price August 1, 2025 1 min read Melrose Plaza celebrates its official grand opening Gene Marrano July 31, 2025