Retiring Senator Joe Manchin Endorses Glenn Elliott as Potential Successor

In the Democratic primaries, Mr. Elliott will face opponents Zach Shrewsbury, a Marine Corps veteran, and Don Blankenship, and former coal executive.

Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) speaks during the third annual Axios What's Next Summit at the Planet Word Museum in Washington on March 19, 2024. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images

Outgoing Democratic Senator Joe Manchin endorsed West Virginia Democratic mayor Glenn Elliott on Monday as his potential successor in the race for his United States Senate seat.

Mr. Manchin announced his support in a video message published on Mr. Elliott’s campaign website.