James C. Justice
James Conley Justice II is an American politician and businessman serving since 2025 as the junior United States senator from West Virginia. A member of the Republican Party, he served from 2017 to 2025 as the 36th governor of West Virginia. Justice was once a billionaire, but his net worth was estimated at $664.2 million in 2025, making him the richest U.S. senator as of that year. He inherited a coal mining business from his father that included 94 companies. He and his family own the Greenbrier, a luxury resort and National Historic Landmark in White Sulphur Springs.
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Background
Born
1951-04-27, Charleston
Education
University of Tennessee, Marshall University, Woodrow Wilson High School, Greenbrier Military School
Prior Occupations
politician, businessperson
Positions Held
Governor of West Virginia, United States senator
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Country
United States
Chamber
Senate
Party
Republican
State
West Virginia
Status
Current member
In office since
2025
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