Debates Set in Governor’s Race

Democrat Jim Justice and Republican Bill Cole will participate in two October debates in the West Virginia governor’s race. Justice announced Friday he’ll join the West Virginia Press Association debate on Oct. 4 and the West Virginia Broadcasters Association debate on Oct. 11. Both will take place at the Clay Center in Charleston and only include Cole and Justice. Cole previously accepted both invitations. Cole had challenged Justice to seven debates statewide on different topics, from coal to infrastructure. Justice said Friday he’ll discuss jobs and education ideas during the debates. Mountain Party candidate Charlotte Pritt and Libertarian David Moran round out the ballot for the governor’s race.