West Virginia Governor Jim Justice Challenges Democratic Senator Joe Manchin for Senate Seat

West Virginia Governor Jim Justice has announced his candidacy for the US Senate seat currently held by Democrat Joe Manchin. Justice, who switched his party affiliation from Democrat to Republican in 2017, is the third Republican to enter the race. The West Virginia Senate race is expected to be closely watched in 2024, as Manchin is one of three Democratic incumbents in states won by former President Trump in 2020. Polling suggests that Justice is best positioned to win against Manchin.