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the Republican nomination to run for Roanoke City mayor, a spokesperson says real estate investor Kevin Settles has now withdrawn from the race.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 Carilion, FBRI host workshop on latest treatment options for some forms of cancer Gene Marrano June 26, 2026 Miss Virginia, Miss Virginia’s Teen competition this weekend at Berglund Center Gene Marrano June 26, 2026 2026 Fourth of July fireworks guide: Roanoke, Lynchburg, Smith Mountain Lake and Southwest Virginia Ian Price June 26, 2026