Jim Justice
Profile
Jim Justice is an American politician and businessman serving as a United States Senator from West Virginia since 2025. Previously, he served as the 36th Governor of West Virginia from 2017 to 2025, initially elected as a Democrat before switching to the Republican Party. A prominent entrepreneur, he inherited and managed extensive coal mining and agricultural operations, including the Greenbrier luxury resort. His political career has been characterized by a focus on economic development, coal industry support, and fiscal management, often utilizing a populist, plain-spoken approach to governance.
Details
- Born
- April 27, 1951 · 75 years old
- Birth place
- Charleston, West Virginia
- Education
- Woodrow Wilson High School, University of Tennessee, Marshall University
- Career
- Businessman, coal mine owner, agricultural entrepreneur
