West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey leads in the Republican gubernatorial primary with a seven-point lead over his nearest competitor, according to a recent poll. His support has increased since the previous poll, while his opponents have seen fluctuations in their numbers.
Key Points
Morrisey leads with 32% support, followed by Chris Miller at 25% and Moore Capito at 24%
Support breakdown among registered Republicans is 31% for Morrisey, 27% for Miller, and 23% for Capito
Morrisey leads with independents likely to vote in the primary at 31%
Pros
Patrick Morrisey is leading in the polls with 32% support among registered Republicans and independents
His lead has grown by a net five points since the previous poll
Cons
Moore Capito has slipped in the polls compared to the previous survey
There is a margin of error of ± 4.9 percentage points in the survey