West Virginia GOP Gubernatorial Candidates Debate Ahead of Primary

The candidates shared conservative policies but differed on economic growth strategies, with education highlighted as a key focus.

Four Republican candidates for West Virginia governor debated their conservative stances and visions for the state's future.
Candidates supported additional income tax cuts, teacher pay raises, the death penalty for fentanyl traffickers, and existing abortion restrictions.
Differences emerged on strategies for economic growth and reversing the state's population decline.
Mac Warner emphasized the race is about serving the people of West Virginia, focusing on education as a key improvement lever.
The GOP primary winner will face Democrat Steve Williams in the general election, with incumbent Governor Jim Justice unable to seek a third term.