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 <li><strong>West Virginia Governor Jim Justice won the Senate seat previously held by Democrat Joe Manchin.</strong></li>
 <li><strong>His election campaign received a staggering $3 million from pro-crypto super PAC Defend American Jobs.</strong></li>
 <li><strong>During the campaign, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has contributed $3,300 to Justice.</strong></li>
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<p>West Virginia Governor Jim Justice has secured the Senate seat previously held by Democrat Joe Manchin, marking a shift to Republican representation. Justice’s win makes him the first Republican to hold this seat since Senate Majority Leader Robert Byrd in 1959. This result signals a broader alignment with pro-crypto policies in the Senate, with Justice gaining considerable backing from the crypto community.</p>
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<p>As reported by Fox Business journalist <a href="https://twitter.com/EleanorTerrett/status/1853966710136786946" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Eleanor Terrett,</a> Justice received strong support from crypto advocates, including $3 million from the pro-crypto super PAC, Defend American Jobs. Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong also contributed $3,300 to Justice’s campaign, recognizing his pro-digital asset stance.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-justice-s-pro-crypto-stance-and-trump-endorsement">Justice’s Pro-Crypto Stance and Trump Endorsement</h2>
<p>A former Democrat who switched parties in 2017, Justice has openly endorsed Republican candidate Donald Tr…</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://coinedition.com/pro-crypto-jim-justice-flips-west-virginia-senate-seat-to-gop-in-2024/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Pro-Crypto Jim Justice Flips West Virginia Senate Seat to GOP in 2024</a> appeared first on <a href="https://coinedition.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Coin Edition</a>.</p>

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