Morrisey is taking over for Jim Justice (R-WV), who got elected to the U.S. Senate in the 2024 general election.

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West Virginia’s new governor Patrick Morrisey sworn into office

In his inaugural speech on Jan. 13, 2025, Governor Patrick Morrisey said his image of West Virginia contrasted Jim Justice's farewell, where the former governor commended the state's progress. While Justice touted that mountaineers had become "frogs who are proud of their own pond," Morrisey said the Mountain State will no longer be the country's punching bag.

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You can watch a replay of the ceremony here. CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) -- Governor Patrick Morrisey (R-WV) was officially sworn into the state's top seat in an inauguration ceremony Monday. Morrisey is taking over for Jim Justice (R-WV), who got elected to the U.S. Senate in the 2024 general election. Former West Virginia State Auditor JB McCuskey was sworn into office as the state's new Attorney General, filling Morrisey's former position. 
	
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West Virginia's new governor Patrick Morrisey sworn into office

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WV News) — Patrick Morrisey was inaugurated as the 37th governor of West Virginia on Monday morning at the State Capitol in Charleston.

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In his inaugural speech on Jan. 13, 2025, Gov. Patrick Morrisey said his image of West Virginia contrasted Jim Justice's farewell, where the former governor commended the state's progress. While Justice touted that mountaineers had become "frogs who are proud of their own pond," Morrisey said the Mountain State will no longer be the country's punching bag.

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CHARLESTON – Patrick Morrisey, a three-term attorney general, took the oath of office Monday to become the 37th governor of the State of West Virginia, followed by a parade, fireworks, concerts and other celebrations.

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Morrisey sworn in as 37th governor of West Virginia

On Monday, Patrick Morrisey will stand on the steps of the Capitol — one hand on a bible, the other in the air — and take the oath of office as West Virginia’s 37th governor.  After the pomp and circumstance, Morrisey is going to face some difficult decisions.  He inherits a state government budget crunch created by income tax cuts pushed through by his predecessor and fellow Republicans.  “We have to find money to pay for the tax cuts,” Morrise…

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Patrick Morrisey was sworn in as West Virginia's 37th governor on the steps of the state Capitol in Charleston, W.Va., on Monday, Jan. 13, 2025. Morrisey is the state's former attorney general. (Chris Jackson for West Virginia Watch)Republican Patrick Morrisey, a social conservative who handily won his election, was ceremoniously sworn in as West Virginia’s 37th governor Monday on the steps of the state Capitol. “We all know that our best days a…

West Virginia’s new governor Patrick Morrisey sworn into office

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