Riley Moore tromps opponents in heated West Virginia Republican House primary. West Virginia State Treasurer Riley Moore has decisively won a contentious Republican primary in his home state and is poised to head to Congress following the November general election.
Moore led his nearest competitor by over 25 points when the Associated Press called the race.
Former Air Force Brig. Gen. Chris “Mookie” Walker, considered Moore’s strongest competitor, surprisingly finished in third place. Both campaigns spent similar amounts on the race.
The primary turned into a fierce mudslinging battle between the Moore and Walker campaigns. Moore’s victory means he is likely to become the next representative for West Virginia’s 2nd Congressional District, with election analysts rating the race as “solid” or “safe” Republican.
Moore hails from a West Virginia family with a long history of public service, including his grandfather, who served as governor, and his aunt, Republican Sen. Shelley Moore Capito.
He was first elected to office in November 2016 as a member of the West Virginia House of Delegates and then as state treasurer in the 2020 election.
Riley Moore tromps opponents in heated West Virginia Republican House primary
During his tenure, Moore has been a staunch opponent of “woke” environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investing standards, which critics argue prioritize political agendas, such as combating climate change. He ran on a platform supporting America First policies.
Moore also endorsed former President Trump’s current bid for the White House early, giving his support in February 2023.
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