# West Virginia's Dirty Gubernatorial Race: AI Ads & Dark Money

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Podcast: [Charleston West Virginia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/charleston-west-virginia-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7606770)
Published: 2026-05-11T00:20:11+00:00
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## Resource

West Virginias gubernatorial primary is a contentious race, marked by heavy attack campaigns and AI-generated ads that distort facts. Governor Patrick Morrisey faces criticism for his struggle to build ties with legislators and his focus on loyalty over policy. Out-of-state PACs flood voters with mailers and ads on settled topics, drowning out real issues like population decline and workforce participation. Morriseys economic wins are questioned, with critics arguing theyre not fresh achievements but rather riding existing momentum. The race is set to conclude on Tuesday, with eyes turning to the 2028 showdown. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/c6d8a5d1d4eb84b3

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