West Virginia Attorney General

- Current State AG
- Patrick Morrisey (R)
- Political Party
- Republican
- Assumed Office
2013
Patrick Morrisey was elected Attorney General of West Virginia in 2012, becoming the first Republican to serve in the role since 1933. AG Morrisey was previously in private practice as a healthcare lawyer and served as a Partner and Co-Chair of King & Spalding LLP’s FDA and Life Sciences Group. He has also been a Partner at Sidley & Austin LLP. Prior to that, he served as Deputy Staff Director and Chief Health Care Counsel to the US House of Representatives...
Patrick Morrisey was elected Attorney General of West Virginia in 2012, becoming the first Republican to serve in the role since 1933. AG Morrisey was previously in private practice as a healthcare lawyer and served as a Partner and Co-Chair of King & Spalding LLP’s FDA and Life Sciences Group. He has also been a Partner at Sidley & Austin LLP. Prior to that, he served as Deputy Staff Director and Chief Health Care Counsel to the US House of Representatives Energy and Commerce Committee. AG Morrisey began his career as a solo practitioner.
The AG is elected an elected position in West Virginia.
- Next Election:November 5, 2024 (Open Seat)
- Election Process:Elected
- Term/Limit:4 years / none
Election Timeline & Candidates
- Filing Deadline
- Primary
- Election Day
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