Sen. Jim Justice (R-WV) is considering a return to the governor’s mansion in a political gamble that could oust a fellow Republican, open his Senate seat, and set off a domino effect across West Virginia politics.

Justice, who served two terms as governor before joining the Senate in 2025, is considering a 2028 primary challenge against his successor, Gov. Patrick Morrisey (R-WV), setting the stage for a potential clash between two of the state’s political heavyweights.