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Jim Justice weighs 2028 run for West Virginia governor

Justice served two terms as governor before entering the Senate in 2025 and would challenge a fellow Republican in a primary if he runs.

On air: Hank Ledger, Vera Bullock and Chip Darnell on BBN This Morning
Published 7:08 AM ET, Monday, October 12, 2026

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At a glance

First reported by Washington Examiner: “Jim Justice could shake up West Virginia politics with ‘clash of the titans’ 2028 governor run”.
Covered on BBN on Monday, October 12, 2026, at 7:08 AM ET on BBN This Morning, by Hank Ledger, Vera Bullock and Chip Darnell.
Topics: Virginia.
BBN covered this story before: Virginia county wins over a traveler with food, wine and charm (October 12).

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Washington ExaminerJim Justice could shake up West Virginia politics with ‘clash of the titans’ 2028 governor run

What BBN said about it

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorOkay, the one we teased: Senator Jim Justice is considering a 2028 primary challenge for his old job as governor, and that could open his Senate seat, according to the Washington Examiner.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorHe has been in the Senate for under two years and he's already looking at the exit.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorIt's a long way to 2028, and I can't plan lunch past Wednesday.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorI call it a career refresh!
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorI call it a boomerang with a pension. Brock, what's the forecast for politicians coming home?

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