West Virginia Governor Jim Justice Challenges Joe Manchin for Senate Seat

West Virginia Governor Jim Justice has announced his candidacy for the US Senate, giving Senate Republicans a strong candidate to challenge incumbent Democrat Joe Manchin in the 2024 election. Justice is seen as the key to defeating Manchin, who won a tough reelection bid in 2018 in a state that has grown increasingly red over the years. While Justice is the prohibitive favorite in the primary, Rep. Alex Mooney (R-W.Va.) is also running, setting up a potentially contentious primary battle. Manchin has yet to announce his 2024 plans, but he has said he will win any race he enters.