CHARLESTON, WV – Gov.-Elect Patrick Morrisey and Sen. Randy Smith, the president-elect of the West Virginia State Senate, met to discuss their shared vision for the state’s future. The meeting marked the first major public conversation between the incoming governor and Senate leader ahead of the 2025 legislative session.
Both leaders emphasized the importance of collaboration in addressing key priorities such as economic development, infrastructure improvement, and conservative social policies.
With the Republican Party holding supermajorities in both chambers of the legislature, the meeting highlighted the coordination expected to define the next administration. Both leaders pledged to focus on policies that promote growth, strengthen communities, and uphold conservative principles.