Jim Justice could shake up West Virginia politics with ‘clash of the titans’ 2028 governor run
Former West Virginia governor Jim Justice is weighing a 2028 primary bid to reclaim the governor’s office by challenging incumbent Republican Governor Patrick Morrisey. Justice, who left the governorship for a U.S. Senate seat in 2025, says the move could reshape the state’s political landscape. A successful challenge would likely vacate his Senate seat and trigger a cascade of elections across West Virginia.
- ▪Jim Justice served two terms as West Virginia governor before being elected to the U.S. Senate in 2025.
- ▪He is considering a primary challenge against Governor Patrick Morrisey for the 2028 gubernatorial race.
- ▪If he runs, his Senate seat would become vacant, potentially reshaping West Virginia’s political dynamics.
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AdvertisementSen. 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.
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