Most Republican senators anticipate that Justice will eventually enter the race to reclaim the governorship. Justice has expressed his belief that he would perform a more effective job than his successor in managing state affairs.
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Senator Jim Justice Postpones Governor Bid Decision Until After Midterms
US Politics19 days ago
West Virginia's current U.S. Senator may delay his announcement on a potential run for the state's highest executive office until the current election cycle concludes. Jim Justice told Semafor in an interview this week that he "may have to" wait before deciding to challenge incumbent Governor Patrick Morrisey for his former seat, noting that he is unsure if the state is "going the right way."
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