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 Roanoke College men’s lacrosse team receives NCAA DIII Tournament bid Clark Palmer May 4, 2026 Walk & Roll to School Day a chance for city elementary school kids to hit the road – safely Gene Marrano May 4, 2026 Hollins University receives $10 million gift to support HOPE Scholarship program Web Staff May 4, 2026