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In W. Va. primary, establishment candidates for governor highlight culture war issues

Several Republicans with deep ties to state politics vye in the primary to face the Democrat in November

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — With incumbent Gov. Jim Justice reaching his term limit and running for the U.S. Senate, a field of Republicans is competing to replace him in a primary Tuesday. While they address issues specific to the mountain state, like the future of coal production and low school scores, the national debate over transgender rights is filling many of their campaign ads.

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