Gov. Jim Justice receives another endorsement in Senate race

FILE – West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice delivers his annual State of the State address in the House Chambers at the West Virginia Capitol in Charleston, W.Va., Jan. 11, 2023. Justice is set to make an announcement Thursday, April 27, ending speculation about whether he will seek the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Democrat Joe Manchin. (AP Photo/Chris Jackson, File)

by: Alexandra Weaver

Posted: Dec 20, 2023 / 12:50 PM EST

Updated: Dec 20, 2023 / 12:50 PM EST

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WBOY) — Gov. Jim Justice has received another endorsement in his Primary race for the U.S. Senate from a national-level politician.

U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) has endorsed Justice, saying:

Governor Jim Justice is a proven effective leader, and I am honored to endorse him for Senate in West Virginia. He has shown himself to make decisions that are best for the people of West Virginia with honor, integrity, and patriotism. I am confident that Governor Justice is the best person to protect West Virginia values and the principles our country was founded upon. Now more than ever we need true conservative leaders to take back the Senate Majority and reverse the damage caused by the Biden Administration. I join President Trump in endorsing him and supporting his campaign for Senate.

Justice has also been endorsed by former President Donald Trump and Sen. Shelly Moore Capito (R, WV).

Justice’s opponent, West Virginia’s 2nd District Rep. Alex Mooney (R), has been endorsed by State Treasurer Riley Moore and Senators Rand Paul (R, KY) and Ted Cruz (R, TX).