WV-GOV: Morrisey, Williams in debate agree on WV's problems, differ on how they'd tackle them
Republican Attorney General Patrick Morrisey and Democrat Huntington Mayor Steve Williams, both vying to be West Virginia’s next governor, sat down on Tuesday night for the first and only debate ahead of Election Day.
The candidates agreed on issues like cutting taxes and fixing the state’s struggling public schools. But there were clear differences on policy and ideas as the two challenged how each other’s resumes made them qualified to lead a state embroiled in substance use disorder and a foster care crisis.
The MetroNews-sponsored event was held at Fairmont State University in Fairmont, West Virginia, and moderated by Hoppy Kercheval. The event wasn’t open to the public.
Morrisey, who has led polls and fundraising in the race, focused his answers around how he’d audit and analyze state agencies, public education and cut regulations to make improvements. He said he’d push for additional tax cuts.
https://westvirginiawatch.com/2024/10/29/morrisey-williams-in-debate-agree-on-wvs-problems-differ-on-how-theyd-tackle-them/