
James C. Justice
RepublicanWV · Senator

In the 2024 Senate race for WV Senate seat, Jim Justice (R) won with 68.8% of the vote, defeating Glenn Elliott (D) who received 27.8%. 4 additional candidates split the remaining vote. Jim Justice's 41.0-point advantage over the runner-up confirmed a comfortable win.
This was an open-seat race with no incumbent running — Shelley Moore Capito (R) previously held the seat. Open seats typically attract stronger candidates and heavier spending from both parties. The 2024 presidential election drove higher voter turnout, which can help or hurt down-ballot candidates depending on the top of the ticket. The wide margin suggests this district is firmly in the Republican column for the foreseeable future.