Jim Justice leads the 2020 Governor’s Race
in West Virginia by a 19-point margin
53%

Jim Justice [Republican Party]
34%

Ben Salango [Democratic Party]
Erika Kolenich [Libertarian Party]
Daniel P. Lutz Jr. [Mountain Party]
Not sure

5%
2%
6%

Q: If the election for Governor of West Virginia were being held today, would you vote for?

October 2020
n=450

 Half of West Virginia voters believe Justice would do
a better job handling the economy and the
coronavirus pandemic.
Jim Justice

Ben Salango

Unsure

Economy

52%

27%

21%

Coronavirus
pandemic

48%

28%

24%

Reopening of
schools

44%

29%

27%
October 2020
n=450

Q: Who do you think would do a better job handling the following issues as Governor of West Virginia?