Patrick Morrisey wins West Virginia’s governor race to replace term-limited Jim Justice

Published May 14, 2024 10:33pm ET



State Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has won the Republican nomination for West Virginia governor in a crowded GOP field to succeed Gov. Jim Justice (R-WV).

The Associated Press called the race for Morrisey at 10:25 p.m., about three hours after the polls closed in West Virginia. With 92% of ballots counted, Morrisey led with 33% of the vote.

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