Donald Trump Holds Significant Lead in West Virginia Republican Primary, Poll Finds

A recent West Virginia Statewide News poll has revealed that former President Donald Trump has a commanding lead in the state’s Republican primary race. The poll, which surveyed 1,144 Republican voters with a history of participating in multiple primary elections, shows Trump with an impressive 78 percent support, giving him a 60-point lead over his competitors. This overwhelming endorsement demonstrates the strong loyalty and enthusiasm West Virginia Republicans have for Trump.

In comparison, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, often seen as a potential contender in the Republican Party, trails far behind with only 18 percent of the support. Former Vice President Mike Pence, who was a prominent figure in the Trump administration, garners just 1.5 percent of the support, indicating the overwhelming preference for Trump in the state.

West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey, who recently announced his bid for governor, also performs strongly in the poll. With a double-digit lead over other candidates, Morrisey has positioned himself as a formidable contender. His endorsement of Trump’s reelection further solidifies his alignment with the former president’s values and policies.

The West Virginia poll reflects a consistent trend seen in surveys conducted in other states, reaffirming Trump’s frontrunner status. A June Quinnipiac poll conducted in Pennsylvania, for example, not only showed Trump with a 24-point lead in the primary race but also indicated that he would outperform President Biden in a head-to-head matchup.

The West Virginia Statewide News poll underscores Trump’s overwhelming popularity and dominant position in the state’s Republican primary race. As similar state-level surveys continue to affirm his frontrunner status, it will be interesting to see how this momentum shapes the larger political landscape leading up to the 2024 race.