West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice filed paperwork for a Senate run and is expected to make an official announcement tonight. If he wins the nomination, he’d take on Sen. Joe Manchin in what will likely be one of the most hotly contested Senate races.
to run for the Senate on Thursday and is expected to make an official announcement this evening. He is seeking the Republican nomination to take on the seat held by Democratic Sen.in what will likely be one of the most hotly contested and closely watched Senate contests in the country.
Justice is a well-liked and wealthy coal magnate who is an ally to former President Donald Trump, and Republicans believe his campaign kickoff goes a long way toward retaking the Senate next year. Trump won the state by 39 percentage points in 2020, and theJustice is set to make remarks this evening at The Greenbrier, his luxury resort in White Sulphur Springs, W.Va.
Manchin has said he will not decide whether he will run for reelection until the end of the year. He has also left the door open to a presidential bid. The National Republican Senatorial Committee played an active role in recruiting Justice. With a 64 percent approval rating, Justice is the fifth-most popular governor in the country, according to
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