Morrisey promises more endorsements during contentious primary season for WV GOP supermajority

By: Amelia Ferrell Knisely

Outlets: West Virginia Watch

Published: May 7, 2026

Words: 643

Last Updated: 2 months, 3 weeks ago

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Gov. Patrick Morrisey promises he’ll continue endorsing more candidates before Election Day next week. The outcome of several key statehouse races could impact how the Legislature will work with the governor after two years of squabbling among the Republican supermajority.

“I’m willing to go in if there’s a superior candidate,” Morrisey said Wednesday when responding to questions from reporters during a press conference at the state Capitol.

“We cannot settle for second best, …

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