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Local Election Information

Campaigns for Roanoke and Salem City Councils, as well as for the 6th and 9th Congressional Districts are in full swing in advance of Election Day on November 8th. Early voting has already begun, and we encourage you to familiarize yourself with candidates on the ballot.

To register to vote, update your registration, or find your polling location, click here.

You can click on the links below to learn more about the candidates running for elected office in our region. Don't forget to vote!

Congress

6th District
Ben Cline (R)
Jennifer Lewis (D)
9th District
Morgan Griffith (R)
Taysha DeVaughan (D)

Roanoke City Council - Choose 3

Regular Election
Joe Cobb (D)
Vivian Sanchez-Jones (D)
Peter Volosin (D)
Dalton Baugess (R)
Nick Hagen (R)
Maynard Keller (R)
Jamaal Jackson (I)
Preston Tyler (I)
David Bowers (I)
Special Election - Choose 1
Luke Priddy (D)
Peg McGuire (R)

Salem City Council - Choose 2

2023 Legislative Agenda

The Chamber’s 2023 Legislative Agenda is now live!

Each year, the Chamber polls you – our membership – to determine the issues most important to your business. We do this in advance of the coming year’s General Assembly legislative session so we can most effectively advocate for policies that ensure the vibrancy of our region’s business community.

We appreciate your engagement during this process and providing valuable information as we prepare to advocate for you in Richmond. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to me at tdurkin@roanokechamber.org.

31st Annual Pre-Session Legislative Breakfast

November 30th - Salem Civic Center

Registration begins at 7:30am

Mark your calendars for the 31st Annual Pre-Session Legislative Breakfast, hosted in conjunction with the Roanoke Regional Home Builders Association and the Roanoke Valley Association of Realtors.

The program will include a delicious hot breakfast & networking followed by a moderated panel. Our region’s General Assembly delegation will share their thoughts on the changing regulatory landscape, as well as the upcoming Virginia General Assembly Session.

This event is Free to attend and open to members and future members.

We encourage you to register early as space is limited and capacity limits may be reached.

*Registration closes November 23rd*

Become a V3 Employer!

We are often asked by employers on how to seek veterans for employment. One of the best ways to do so is by becoming a V3 employer!

There are over 700,000 veterans residing in Virginia, and many are highly trained with desired skills spanning a multitude of disciplines. Learn more about the program by clicking here , and submit your application for free here!

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