West Virginia Governor Jim Justice emerged victorious in the Republican primary election for the state’s open Senate seat on Tuesday, bolstering the GOP’s hopes of flipping the seat in the upcoming November election. Justice, a former Democrat who switched parties in 2017 with the support of former President Trump, defeated a crowded field of challengers, including House Representative Alex Mooney, who attempted to paint Justice as a ‘RINO’ (Republican In Name Only). However, Justice’s popularity and shift toward conservative positions resonated with voters, securing his victory.