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 Beale’s Brewery set to reopen tomorrow under new owner Clark Palmer May 1, 2026 Radford political science chair weighs in on former FBI director’s indictment over social media post Web Staff May 1, 2026 Governor defends existing Google data center deals amid Roanoke-area protests Ian Price April 30, 2026
