Cobb Secures Roanoke Mayoral Victory Amid Tight Race

Vice Mayor Joe Cobb narrowly won the Roanoke mayoral race against former Mayor David Bowers by a margin of 59 votes, with the final count at 15,221 to 15,162. The results were finalized after counting absentee and provisional ballots, which took eight days post-election. Bowers expressed concerns about the election process, while Cobb thanked the electoral staff and emphasized the importance of every vote. There are no automatic recounts in Virginia, but candidates can petition for one within ten days of certification.