Other Races Beyond Biden and Trump: West Virginia Primary Results and State Significance

The recent primary day in West Virginia showcased more than just the battle between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump. While the two frontrunners secured their parties’ nominations, other races on the ballot proved to be just as significant.

According to ABC News, current Gov. Jim Justice is projected to win the Republican Senate primary in West Virginia. Justice, who switched his party registration to Republican in 2017, is set to replace retiring Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin. The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee has opted not to endorse in the race, with the National Republican Senatorial Committee chair calling the November contest a done deal in the majority-Republican state.

Glenn Elliott is projected to win the West Virginia Democratic Senate primary, while Patrick Morrisey is projected to win the West Virginia Republican Gubernatorial primary, as reported by ABC News.

The state significance of these races cannot be understated. In the Republican presidential primary, the winner takes all of the state’s 32 delegates to the Republican National Convention, while there are 20 delegates up for grabs for Democrats. West Virginia has consistently voted for the Republican presidential nominee in the general election since 2000.

Beyond the high-profile presidential race, the outcomes of these other races will have a lasting impact on the political landscape of West Virginia. As the state continues to play a crucial role in national politics, the results of these primaries will shape the future of governance in the Mountain State.