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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...

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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.

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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

  1. Filing Deadline
  2. Primary
  3. Election Day
Mike Stuart (R)
Republican

Mike Stuart (R)

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J.B. McCuskey (R)
Republican

J.B. McCuskey (R)

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Mike Stuart (R)
Republican

Mike Stuart (R)

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J.B. McCuskey (R)
Republican

J.B. McCuskey (R)

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Latest West Virginia Attorney General News & Insights

West Virginia Auditor J.B. McCuskey Pivots from Gubernatorial Bid to AG Race

West Virginia Auditor J.B. McCuskey announced he is ending his campaign for governor and will instead seek the Republican nomination for state AG. As previously reported, McCuskey was facing a crowded GOP gubernatorial primary field that included current West Virginia AG Patrick Morrisey. McCuskey is serving his second term as state Auditor, and previously served…

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Republican and Democratic AGs Duel on Electric Vehicle Standards

The EPA’s proposed greenhouse gas standards for light- and medium-duty highway vehicles received dueling comment letters from a group of 21 Democratic AGs and Democratic officials from five cities and a group of 25 Republican AGs. In their letter, the Republican AGs argue that the proposed rule’s goal to increase the percentage of electric vehicles…

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West Virginia AG Patrick Morrisey Launches Gubernatorial Campaign

West Virginia AG Patrick Morrisey announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for Governor. AG Morrisey has served as West Virginia’s AG since 2012 and mounted an narrowly unsuccessful bid against Sen. Joe Manchin in 2018. The announcement regarding his run for governor highlights his service as AG, including his commitment to fiscal responsibility and…

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