Justice Says He's 'Considering' Another Run for West Virginia Governor
Justice is weighing a return to the governor’s office and says he will decide soon after discussing the idea with operatives and donors.
- Senator Jim Justice confirmed on Thursday he is "100 percent" considering a 2028 gubernatorial run, stating his position during a MetroNews Talkline interview at the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce Business Summit.
- Frustration with the partisan atmosphere in Congress drove Justice to contemplate returning to the governor's mansion, describing his Senate experience as a "constant food fight" where members prioritize party allegiance over cooperation.
- Recent tensions between Justice and Gov. Patrick Morrisey include a public "slap fight" over the Greenbrier Hotel, with MetroNews reporter Brad McElhinny describing the $500 million financial deal that resolved family debt tied to the resort.
- A primary challenge would create significant "intraparty clash" within the state GOP; Morrisey told reporters Wednesday that a potential future campaign is not his current focus with only 20 months into his term.
- Justice plans to discuss his ambitions with political operatives and donors next week at the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce Business Summit, stating he will not "tease around" with his final decision.
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Justice says he’s considering challenging Morrisey for governor of West Virginia
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. — While Sen. Jim Justice considers challenging Gov. Patrick Morrisey in the 2028 gubernatorial primary, the pair took the stage Thursday at The Greenbrier to deliver economic-focused talks with a flavor of stump speeches.
Jim Justice considering run for West Virginia governor
West Virginia Sen. Jim Justice (R) said Thursday he is considering a run at the governor’s mansion in 2028, after leaving it to join the upper chamber less than two years ago. During an appearance on MetroNews’s “Talkline” radio show, Justice said he was “100 percent” considering a primary challenge to incumbent West Virginia Gov.…
Justice says he’s considering challenging Morrisey for governor of West Virginia • West Virginia Watch
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. — While Sen. Jim Justice considers challenging Gov. Patrick Morrisey in the 2028 gubernatorial primary, the pair took the stage Thursday at The Greenbrier to deliver economic-focused talks with a flavor of stump speeches.
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