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Sep 13, 2023 · Whether Bowers has any political future left in him or not, his decision to switch parties is important because it’s emblematic of larger trends playing out nationally: the realignment of working-class voters from a Democratic constituency into a Republican one.
- Former Roanoke Mayor David Bowers changes parties to join ...
In 2020, Bowers ran again for mayor, this time as an...
- Roanoke may have a three-way race for mayor. History will be ...
Last fall, former Mayor David Bowers, who used to be a...
- Former Roanoke Mayor David Bowers changes parties to join ...
Sep 12, 2023 · – Four-term Roanoke Mayor David Bowers — a Democrat for most of his years in office, including his most recent term which ended in 2016 — announced he feels more at home in the Republican...
Sep 9, 2023 · In 2020, Bowers ran again for mayor, this time as an independent against incumbent Sherman Lea, a Democrat, and polled 46.7%. In 2022, he ran as an independent for one of the three at-large council seats, and finished seventh, behind three winning Democrats and then three Republican candidates.
Mar 11, 2024 · Last fall, former Mayor David Bowers, who used to be a Democrat but who of late has run as an independent, announced he is now a Republican. That was widely seen as a precursor to seeking the Republican nomination for mayor.
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Bowers ran for mayor in 2020 against Democratic incumbent Sherman Lea, Sr. Though an independent, Bowers was endorsed by Roanoke Republican Party and appeared at a pro-police event that was also attended by Republican representative Ben Cline and Senate nominee Daniel Gade .
Four-term Roanoke Mayor David Bowers — a Democrat for most of his years in office, including his most recent term that ended in 2016 — announced that he feels more at home in the Republican...
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Mar 12, 2024 · ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Former Roanoke Mayor David Bowers is running again. Tuesday afternoon, Bowers announced he will seek the Republican nomination for the office he held for 16 years. Bowers was...
