Election 2028
Patrick Morrisey
Governor
Republican
West Virginia
In office sinceJan 13, 20251 years · 1 term
Next electionNov 202825 months away
1Years in office
2029Term ends
State
District info
Statewide seat
2 districts
Leans–
Population–
State officials
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About
Patrick James Morrisey is an American politician and attorney serving since 2025 as the 37th governor of West Virginia. A member of the Republican Party, he served from 2013 to 2025 as the 34th attorney general of West Virginia.
2026 Election
This seat isn't on the 2026 ballot; the current term ends Jan 8, 2029.
State Government
Republican trifectaVeto-proof Republican legislature
SenateRepublican majority
D 6%R 94%
HouseRepublican majority
D 9%R 91%
Veto override: a majority of members elected in each chamber
Source: Ballotpedia, as of Sep 27, 2026
Executive Record
This term, since 2025–Bills Signed
–Vetoes
10Executive Orders
–Veto Overrides
Latest executive orders
- No. 10-25|1.30.25Direct And Order The Implementation Of President Trump's Executive Orders On Immigration
- No. 9-25|1.15.25Direct And Order Provisions Regarding The West Virginia Department Of Revenue And The West Virginia Division Of Financial Institutions.
- No. 8-25|1.14.25Reviewing outdated Executive Orders
- No. 7-25|1.14.25Allowing religious exemptions for school vaccines
- No. 6-25|1.14.25Plan to reduce rules, regulatory review
- No. 5-25|1.14.25Directing agencies to develop a plan for more efficient government
- No. 4-25|1.14.25Reviewing past, present, and projected spending decisions
- No. 3-25|1.14.25Ordering cessation of DEI
Executive orders from this office's own website. Bills signed, vetoes and overrides light up when state bill tracking arrives.
In the news
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- OFFICIAL HEADLINES1mo ago
Sen. Jim Justice is exploring another run for governor
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