Voters in ruby red West Virginia will decide whether a U.S. Senate seat will flip to the Republicans. Two-term GOP Gov.

Gov. Jim Justice (R-WV) won the West Virginia Senate race on Tuesday to succeed outgoing Sen. Joe Manchin (I-WV), handing Republicans a major victory in their quest for control of the upper chamber. The Associated Press called the race for Justice at 7:30 PM ET,

Babydog has served as an unofficial mascot for the state over the past few years, appearing at Justice’s side during press conferences, public appearances, and even during the State of the State address when he showed off Babydog’s asshole in a message to Bette Midler.

Republican Jim Justice has won West Virginia’s open U.S. Senate race, the AP projects, flipping a key Senate seat that was held by Joe Manchin for 14 years.

West Virginia Governor Jim Justice easily won election to the U.S. Senate, Edison Research projected on Tuesday, moving Republicans one step closer to their goal of taking control of the upper chamber of Congress after four years of Democratic majorities.

West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice has won the state’s open Senate seat, according to a race call by the Associated Press, giving Republicans a boost in their fight to regain control of the chamber.

West Virginia First Lady Cathy Justice is the newest member of the West Virginia Board of Education. First Lady Justice was appointed to the position by her husband Governor and Senator-Elect Jim Justice.

Governor Jim Justice announced Thursday that he has appointed First Lady Cathy Justice to the West Virginia Board of Education.