CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) – A new poll is out that shows some interesting items in a couple of big political races in West Virginia. We’re almost 10 months away from the 2024 West Virginia Primary, so a lot could change between now and then.
It’s a crowded Republican field for those seeking to replace term-limited Gov. Jim Justice.
The new poll, conducted by Orion Strategies for the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce, has some interesting results for the governor’s race.
Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is at 31 percent, followed closely by House Judiciary Speakers Moore got it to 30% secretary of state Mac Warner has 9%, entrepreneur Chris Miller at 5%, and State Auditor JB McCuskey at 3%. As always, so far from an election, many things can change and pre-election voting is not over.
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“There are still a good number of undecided voters. And there’s one thing you have to remember, the campaigns haven’t started running their ads or spending their money yet. So a lot of it is going to be based on name recognition, at this point, so we plan to continue surveys,” said Brian Dayton of the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce.
The West Virginia Chamber of Commerce poll also shows Governor Justice has a wide lead over Congressman Alex Mooney, 56% to 19%, as they seek the Republican nomination for the US Senate. Congressman Mooney says he doesn’t think the poll is accurate, and a spokesman says, “The race is just beginning.”
Next year’s West Virginia primary will be held on May 14, 2024.
