Republican Jim Justice wins U.S. Senate race for West Virginia
Republican Jim Justice has won West Virginia’s open U.S. Senate race, the AP projects, flipping a key Senate seat that was held by Joe Manchin for 14 years.
West Virginia’s Republican domination
The red political wave washing over West Virginia just gets bigger. The outcomes of most of the state races in Tuesday’s election were predictable, but the magnitude of the wins by the GOP is what gets your attention.
Republican Morrisey wins West Virginia governor's race
Republican Attorney General Patrick Morrisey easily won the West Virginia governor’s race Tuesday, using an endorsement from former U.S. President Donald Trump to catapult him to victory in the deep red state.
Republican Jim Justice wins US Senate seat in West Virginia, Edison Research projects
West Virginia Governor Jim Justice easily won election to the U.S. Senate, Edison Research projected on Tuesday, moving Republicans one step closer to their goal of taking control of the upper chamber of Congress after four years of Democratic majorities.
Republican dominance in West Virginia rolls out across the ballot
On Election Night, Republicans added one seat in the Senate. That’s because Republican Scott Fuller defeated Democrat Ric Griffith, who had been a delegate, in a Cabell and Wayne counties district that had been held by Senator Robert Plymale, a Democrat who retired from the Legislature.
Republicans flip West Virginia seat in fight for Senate control
Democrats are fighting to hold their narrow Senate majority, as they face a slew of tough races in purple and red states.
Republican Jim Justice will replace outgoing Senator Joe Manchin in West Virginia
Gov. Jim Justice's victory in West Virginia signals a GOP resurgence as he takes over Joe Manchin's Senate seat.
U.S. Senate election: Republican flips Senate seat; Ted Cruz wins third term
Republican Jim Justice flipped a U.S. Senate seat in West Virginia on Tuesday, as Republican Ted Cruz won a third term in Texas and Democrat Angela Alsobrooks won an open Senate seat in Maryland.
Jim Justice Flips Senate Seat for Republicans After Manchin Retirement
Republican Jim Justice on Tuesday defeated his Democratic rival in the U.S. Senate race in West Virginia for Joe Manchin's seat. In November 2023, Manchin announced he would retire and not seek reelection.
AP Race Call: Republican Jim Justice wins election to U.S. Senate from West Virginia
Jim Justice flipped a U.S. Senate seat in West Virginia to the Republican Party on Tuesday. Justice defeated Democrat Glenn Elliott to capture the seat being vacated by retiring U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin.
West Virginia: From Democratic bastion to Republican stronghold
Historically, West Virginia was a Democratic stronghold, supporting Democratic presidential candidates from the New ...
GOP tightens its strong grip on the West Virginia Legislature, where women also lost seats
Republicans have tightened their hold on the West Virginia Legislature, notching election wins that will relegate Democrats ...
Republican supermajority grows in West Virginia Legislature as Trump carries the state
As Republicans easily won statewide races in West Virginia, the party’s super stronghold in the state Legislature grew on ...
The 2026 Senate Midterm Map Looks Rough for Democrats
With 33 seats up for grabs in the 2026 Senate elections, it may be challenging for Democrats to flip the Senate back.
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice appoints wife Cathy to state education board after U.S. Senate win
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice appointed his wife to the state school board about a day after a decisive victory in a U.S.
Jim Justice wins West Virginia Senate race in major pickup for Republicans
The businessman and member of a prominent coal mining family was first elected as governor in 2016 as a Democrat before ...