Latest poll in GOP primary for West Virginia governor shows new leader
October 12, 2023 12:49 PM
In the West Virginia Republican race to succeed Gov. Jim Justice, three-term Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is leading by 11 points against House Judiciary Committee Chairman Moore Capito, according to a new poll.
The poll, conducted by Americans for Prosperity, a super PAC established by the Koch network, shows Morrisey with a much more significant lead over Capito, the son of Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), since the last polling was released over the summer.
According to the poll, Morrisey leads with 29%, while Capito carries 18% of those polled. Other prominent candidates in the governor’s race, like Secretary of State Mac Warner, are polling at 8%, auto dealer Chris Miller at 6%, and entrepreneur Rashida Yost at 1%.
Nineteen percent of those polled said they aren’t sure what candidate for governor they favor at this point, and 18% said they’re backing another candidate not reflected by the poll.
A poll released by the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce in early July showed the two frontrunners in the race in a dead heat. Morrisey was leading with 31%, while Capito had 30% at the time.
CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER
West Virginia’s next primary election is still six months away, May 14, 2024. Current Gov. Jim Justice is term-limited in his role and is now running for U.S. Senate, competing for Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV)’s seat.