Settles will not run for Mayor in Roanoke Gene Marrano February 25, 2016 1 minute read One day after announcing his intention to seek the Republican nomination to run for Roanoke City mayor, a spokesperson says real estate investor Kevin Settles has now withdrawn from the race. The city’s GOP was expected to caucus tonight. Share: Post navigation Previous: Lessons learned from Firehouse primary says Dem party chairNext: Advocates hope McAuliffe has change of heart on Tebow bill Related Stories The Market on Melrose gaining a following in northwest Roanoke – but still in the red at this point Gene Marrano March 18, 2026 0 Radford professor offers March Madness bracket strategy ahead of NCAA Tournament Ian Price March 17, 2026 0 Greater Williamson Road Area Business Association rolls out Restaurant Week Gene Marrano March 17, 2026 0