Virginia Republicans to elect more than a quarter of state delegates Saturday to national convention Evan Jones April 28, 2016 1 minute read The Republican Party of Virginia holds its state convention Saturday, and at stake are some of delegates who will help the GOP select its presidential nominee. The state party will elect 13 of Virginia’s 49 delegates. WFIR’s Evan Jones has more. Share: Post navigation Previous: Broadband Authority’s director explains their roleNext: Supreme Court hears former Governor McDonnell’s case Related Stories 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 Sen. Warner sponsors bipartisan bill to make hot rotisserie chicken SNAP-eligible Clark Palmer June 5, 2026