West Virginia Primary Elections

SOURCE www.npr.org
West Virginia voters chose their nominees in primaries for key posts of governor and a U.S. Senate seat. Attorney General Patrick Morrisey won the Republican nomination for governor, while Gov. Jim Justice won the GOP primary for the U.S. Senate seat. The Democratic nominees are Steve Williams for governor and Glenn Elliott for the Senate seat.

Key Points

  • Attorney General Patrick Morrisey won the Republican nomination for governor
  • Gov. Jim Justice won the GOP primary for the U.S. Senate seat
  • Democratic nominees are Steve Williams for governor and Glenn Elliott for the Senate seat

Pros

  • Voters actively participating in the democratic process by choosing nominees for key political positions

Cons

  • Heavy focus on national culture war issues and opposition to transgender rights