GOP Sen. Jim Justice has announced that he will make a decision about entering the West Virginia gubernatorial race shortly after the November midterm elections but before the year ends. During a recent announcement, Justice emphasized his intention to avoid prolonging the decision-making process. "The timeline is short, because I don’t want to jerk you around," he explained, reflecting his commitment to transparency.

Initially, Justice had planned to finalize his decision prior to the upcoming elections on November 3. However, due to a hectic schedule, he admitted that "time just gets away," prompting a potential delay in his announcement. This decision comes amidst growing anticipation and speculation about his political future, as indicated in a report by POLITICO earlier this month, which suggested that Justice is likely to pursue another term as governor.

The senator has received considerable encouragement from GOP leaders within the state, urging him to run again. "I'm hearing from Republican Party leaders in the state in only one way, and that’s, please run for governor," Justice shared, underlining the support he has within his party.

Despite the pressure and expectations, Justice has not yet discussed his plans with key political figures such as President Donald Trump or the current Republican Governor, Patrick Morrisey. His decision to run will not only affect his political career but also potentially reshape the leadership landscape in West Virginia.

As the deadline for his decision draws near, stakeholders and constituents are keenly waiting to see if Justice will indeed throw his hat into the gubernatorial ring once more, adding another chapter to his political journey in the Mountain State.