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Jim Justice

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Jim Justice
Candidate for U.S. Senate
REP INCUMBENT
Biography
Jim Justice, a Republican, was the 36th Governor of West Virginia, serving two terms before being elected to the U.S. Senate. A lifelong West Virginian and businessman, he assumed office as a U.S. Senator on January 14, 2025, after winning the general election on November 5, 2024. As Governor, Jim Justice led the state to record budget surpluses and enacted the largest tax cut in state history.
Top Priorities
  • Fighting for a stronger economy by slashing burdensome regulations, supporting small businesses, and rewarding hard work.
  • Securing the border, building the wall, and returning to Trump-era policies to curtail illegal immigration.
  • Championing West Virginia's coal, natural gas, and oil industries to achieve American energy independence.
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