From LegalNewsline.com:

The governor’s announcement came after he and state lawmakers resolved their differences over the succession process.

The legislation, approved late Monday, calls for an Aug. 28 primary and Nov. 2 general election for the seat. It also calls for a four-day candidate filing period, which started Tuesday, according to The Associated Press.

Manchin said in an interview with radio talk show host Hoppy Kercheval that he has already lined up the “unequivocal” support of major labor groups, which have both been his allies in the past.

Speaking to Kercheval, Manchin acknowledged he “probably will” be at odds with national Democrats on many issues.

Meanwhile, the Republicans’ top prospect is U.S. Rep. Shelley Moore Capito. State lawmakers won an amendment in the legislation that allows her to seek Byrd’s seat without abandoning her ongoing bid for a sixth U.S. House term.

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