Joe Manchin Endorses Glenn Elliott for West Virginia Senate Seat

Outgoing Senator Joe Manchin backs Wheeling Mayor Glenn Elliott in the Democratic primary, signaling a pivotal endorsement in a traditionally Republican state.

Joe Manchin announced his endorsement of Glenn Elliott, the Mayor of Wheeling, for the U.S. Senate seat from West Virginia.
Elliott, who has been mayor since 2016, is praised by Manchin for his leadership in job creation, crime reduction, and downtown revitalization.
The endorsement comes as Democrats aim to maintain their position in a state that has leaned Republican in recent presidential elections.
Elliott faces a challenging primary against candidates including a Marine Corps veteran and a former coal executive.
If successful in the primary, Elliott will likely compete against Republican Governor Jim Justice or Representative Alex Mooney in the general election.