Public office

Governor of West Virginia

Patrick Morrisey holds this office now.

The statewide elected executive office of West Virginia.

Selection:
elected
Term structure:
4 years
Jurisdiction:
West Virginia

Current holder

Based on official term dates and the verification notes below.

About this office

Main duties
The governor is West Virginia's chief executive, must faithfully execute the laws, serves as commander in chief, and makes appointments as provided by law.
Term length
4 years
Term limit
Two consecutive terms
How the office is filled
Elected statewide
If the office is vacant
The president of the Senate, who bears the statutory title lieutenant governor, acts as governor; the constitution provides further succession.

Sources: West Virginia Constitution — executive provisions.

Officeholder history

Term dates and every limitation attached to them.

current

Patrick Morrisey

2025-01-13 → end not established

Re-check after the November 3, 2026 election; several governorships change hands in December and January.

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Office of the Governor of West Virginia

State of West Virginia

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Supports: Patrick Morrisey took office as Governor of West Virginia

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