Will GOP use convention or primary to select candidate for Governor? Ian Price February 17, 2021 1 minute read Bob Denton – Virginia Tech photo Some Republican candidates for Governor are asking for a primary to select the party’s candidate, but the party typically uses a convention instead. WFIR’s Ian Price has a look at both options: Share: Post navigation Previous: VDH reporting 148 new coronavirus cases in Roanoke CityNext: Roanoke County reverses position on county-only sports schedule Related Stories Roanoke College and Korean Embassy to unveil new Kim Kyusik Center for Korean Studies Clark Palmer March 13, 2026 0 Virginia Tech Men’s Basketball Team declines invite to NIT Clark Palmer March 13, 2026 0 Excel Center and Virginia Western to Sign Partnership Agreement Clark Palmer March 13, 2026 0