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Roanoke Democrats will choose three nominees in a partywide primary election, while Republicans are running two candidates for the city council, and it's a three-person race for mayor.
Crime prevention is a central issue in this year's race for mayor in Roanoke.
Bowers served four terms as mayor: three as a Democrat and one as an independent. For a 2024 mayoral bid, he has moved to the Republican Party.
Voters returned two incumbents and two newcomers to the City Council, based on the uncertified vote.
A Republican concern was brought forward the day after the Democratic Committee issued an election fairness statement that criticized the GOP.