Close Race Between Morrisey and Capito in West Virginia Governor Race: New Polling Data

The race for the governorship of West Virginia is heating up, with Patrick Morrisey and Moore Capito neck and neck in the latest polling data. According to an exclusive 13 News/Emerson College poll, Morrisey is currently leading with 28% of support, but Capito is not far behind with 25% of voters polled backing him.

The other GOP candidates for governor have also seen an increase in their percentage points, with Chris Miller going from 16% to 19%, and Mac Warner from 6% to 12%. This indicates a tight race among the top contenders for the position.

Interestingly, Morrisey leads among registered Republican voters, while Capito has the support of independent or unaffiliated voters. This highlights the importance of appealing to a broad base of voters in the upcoming primary election on May 14.

In the GOP U.S. Senate race, current West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice has a significant lead over challenger Rep. Alex Mooney. Justice has the support of 54% of Republican voters, while Mooney has 24% backing him. Undecided voters seem to be leaning towards Justice, with 60% supporting him when factoring in undecided voters.

The top issues for Republican voters in West Virginia going into the primary election are related to the economy, education, coal and energy, threats to democracy, and immigration. These issues will likely play a crucial role in determining the outcome of the election.

With the primary election just around the corner, it will be interesting to see how the candidates continue to campaign and appeal to voters. The polls open at 6:30 a.m. and close at 7:30 p.m. on May 14, so be sure to make your voice heard and vote for the candidate that aligns with your values and priorities.