West Virginia Senator Jim Justice was sworn in to his new office Tuesday morning.
Justice delayed his swearing in until after Governor Patrick Morrisey’s inauguration Monday.
Justice, who just completed his second term as governor, was elected to the senate seat previously held by former Senator Joe Manchin.
Justice was joined by his fellow West Virginia Republican Senator Shelley Moore Capito on the senate floor for his swearing in.
Capito welcomed Justice in a video posted to social media.
“Senator Jim Justice, we’re so happy to have you here,” Capito said. “We’re going to work together to make sure that we’re moving forward on the agenda that President Trump has set. We agree with the direction he wants to go, and I can’t wait to work with you here in the senate to make sure that happens.”
Capito’s office also released the following statement on Justice’s swearing in:
Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) released the following statement welcoming U.S. Senator Jim Justice (R-W.Va.) on the occasion of his swearing-in:
“Senator Justice was an outstanding two-term Governor of West Virginia and I am thrilled to welcome him to his next chapter of public service here in the Senate. We had a great relationship while he was governor and accomplished a lot, especially in areas of economic development, and I am looking to continue that success through our partnership here in the Senate,” Senator Capito said. “Senator Justice played a pivotal role in flipping the Senate majority to Republicans, giving us the opportunity to enact President Trump’s agenda. Together, we can work in tandem to implement the changes that West Virginians demanded for our country at the ballot box in November. I’m excited for all he will accomplish as a Senator and look forward to the results we can deliver for the Mountain State as a unified team. I thank him, Cathy, and his family for their continued commitment to serving the people of West Virginia.”
Office of Sen. Shelley More Capito (R - W.Va.)