Update: Roanoke Primary
Date: 03/04/2010
Updated 3/4/2010
VPAP has posted the election results from the Roanoke Democratic Primary held on March 2.
| Candidate | Spent | Votes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| William D Bestpitch (Democrat) | $5,102 | 1,256 | (Winner) 21.6% |
| Raphael E "Ray" Ferris (Democrat) | $13,969 | 1,682 | (Winner) 28.9% |
| Valerie L Garner (Democrat) | $10,988 | 1,189 | 20.4% |
| David B Trinkle* (Democrat) | $3,828 | 1,693 | (Winner) 29.1% |
The three winners of the Democratic primary will be running for three At-Large seats against a slate or Republican candidates and one Independent:
The next campaign finance deadline for all Roanoke city council candidates will be April 15, 2010.
Updated 2/25/2010
VPAP has posted the pre-election campaign finance reports filed by four candidates running in next Tuesday's Democratic primary in Roanoke City. The three top finishers will represent the party in City Council elections set for May 4.
- William D Bestpitch $5,689
- Raphael E "Ray" Ferris $24,556
- Valerie L Garner $13,319
- David B Trinkle* $4,390
* Incumbent



