Jim Justice Projected to Win West Virginia Senate Seat

Republican Governor Jim Justice is projected to win the U.S. Senate seat in West Virginia, defeating Democratic nominee Glenn Elliott. This election marks a significant political shift as Democrats previously held the seat, with retiring Senator Joe Manchin switching to independent status and opting not to run for re-election. Justice's victory would give Republicans control of both Senate seats in West Virginia for the first time since 1958, reflecting the state's strong Republican leanings bolstered by support from former President Trump. Justice, a billionaire businessman, has leveraged his popularity and previous gubernatorial experience, while Elliott campaigned actively across all 55 counties. Meanwhile, in Kansas, Republican Derek Schmidt is vying for an open House seat against Democrat Nancy Boyda, with expectations leaning toward a GOP retention of the seat despite a competitive race.