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the Republican nomination to run for Roanoke City mayor, a spokesperson says real estate investor Kevin Settles has now withdrawn from the race.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 Excel Center at Melrose Plaza making progress, forging partnerships Gene Marrano April 10, 2026 Sen. Tim Kaine suggests VT President Tim Sands may have been forced out Clark Palmer April 10, 2026 Roanoke Regional Partnership releases 2025 statistics Web Staff April 10, 2026