West Virginia Primary Election Preview: High-Stakes Races and Key Candidates

West Virginia Governor Jim Justice, a former billionaire and owner of the Greenbrier Resort, is making a bold move by running for Senate in the upcoming election. With term limits preventing him from seeking reelection as governor, Justice has set his sights on Washington, where he hopes to secure a seat currently held by Democratic Senator Joe Manchin.

Justice, who switched from the Democratic to the Republican Party in 2017, is the front-runner in the GOP primary for Senate. His main competitor is Rep. Alex Mooney, with five other Republicans also in the running. On the Democratic side, controversial figure Don Blankenship, who previously ran as a Republican in the 2018 Senate race, is seeking the nomination, along with Wheeling Mayor Glenn Elliott and Marine Corps veteran Zach Shrewsbury.

Meanwhile, the race for governor in West Virginia is heating up, with Attorney General Patrick Morrisey, car dealer Chris Miller, and former state Rep. Moore Capito among the candidates vying for the position. Secretary of State Mac Warner is also in the running, along with two lesser-known candidates.

In addition to the Senate and governor races, West Virginia is holding primaries for multiple statewide offices, including secretary of state, state auditor, state treasurer, commissioner of agriculture, and attorney general. The presidential primaries are also taking place, with former President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden expected to win easily.

With a diverse field of candidates and high stakes in play, the primary election in West Virginia is sure to be closely watched. Stay tuned for updates on the results as they come in on Tuesday.