In a campaign launch video released Monday, Congressman Evan Jenkins (R-WV) announced that he is running for the United States Senate seat held by Joe Manchin.

Jenkins is a former state legislator who defeated 38-year incumbent Rep. Nick Rahall in 2014.

As a member of Congress, Jenkins has worked with President Trump to reverse the Obama administration's War on Coal while working to diversify West Virginia’s economy; protect seniors, veterans and coal miners; and combat the opioid epidemic that has ravaged West Virginia.

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