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West Virginia
Gov. Jim Justice
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January 16, 2017 - January 17, 2021
January 18, 2021 - Current - Republican
- April 27, 1951
- West Virginia
- Cathy Justice
About
James C. Justice, II was born April 27, 1951, to James Conley Justice and Edna Ruth Justice. He attended Raleigh County public schools and graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in 1969, attended Greenbrier Military Academy as a post graduate. Governor Justice went to Marshall University in Huntington, West Virginia, and was captain of the golf team for two years before earning his undergraduate degree and a Masters in Business Administration.
In May 2015, Jim announced his campaign to seek the office of governor of West Virginia. After 19 months on the campaign trail sharing his vision for transforming West Virginia, Jim was elected the 36th governor of West Virginia. The Governor and the First Lady have two children, James (Jay) C. Justice, III and Dr. Jill Justice.