Patrick Morrisey

Republican. Trump won West Virginia in 2024. On the November 7, 2028 ballot.

Age on Election Day 2028: 60; Born December 21, 1967.
Lean: R+21; Solidly Republican. Statewide, 2025 Cook PVI.
Governor since: 2025; Took office January 13, 2025.
Approval: 52%; 35% disapprove. Morning Consult, April 1 to June 30, 2026.

The 2028 race

Cash on hand: $1,319,287

Cash: West Virginia Secretary of State, third-quarter 2026 report of his committee, Morrisey 2024. Reporting period ended September 30, 2026.

Term limit: 1 more term
Could serve to: January 17, 2033

2028 plansHas put off talk of 2028: “It’s literally, what, 20 months into my first term. That’s the last thing I want to focus on.” Sen. Jim Justice, his predecessor, says he is considering a primary challenge. West Virginia Watch, September 3, 2026.

Earlier offices

West Virginia attorney general, 2013 to 2025.

Lieutenant governor: Randy Smith (R), Senate President, who by statute also holds the title of lieutenant governor

Scorecards

Cato Institute fiscal report card, 2024 edition, before this governor took office (opens in a new tab): No score published

General-election outcomes

2024 vote share: 61.99%
Victory margin: +30.41 pts
Trump, 2024: 69.97% · +41.86 pts

Margin 11.45 points below Trump (more than 4 points lower). Vote share 7.98 points below.

The contest total includes the 10 valid governor write-ins published separately by the Secretary of State.

Statewide. Valid votes; margin over the runner-up. Runner-up: Steve Williams. Returns · Write-ins · Trump baseline · Method. Reviewed November 5, 2026.

Endorsements

2028 race so far

None on record: Donald Trump, Club for Growth, Turning Point Action, MAHA PAC.

2024 race

Endorsed: Donald Trump, Club for Growth.

None on record: Turning Point Action, MAHA PAC.