From now until Aug. 4, Roanoke voters will decide which three of five Democratic city council candidates will advance to the November election.
The outcome of a Democratic primary often sets the course for the general election in a city where Democrats have dominated council races for decades. In 2024, Nick Hagen was the first Republican to be elected to the council in over two decades.
The five Democratic candidates in the race this year include incumbents Vivian Sanchez-Jones and Peter Volosin, along with newcomers Harvey Brookins, Danny Clawson and Raekwon Moore…