WASHINGTON – West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is the new chairman of the Republican Attorneys General Association.
“In addition to leading the battle against Barack Obama’s Clean Power Plan, Patrick Morrisey just won one the most difficult attorneys general race in the country," former RAGA chairman Luther Strange said in a press release. "He is a tireless advocate for conservative values and the people of West Virginia.
"He also knows how to run a political organization and will do an excellent job in his new role with RAGA. Thanks to Patrick and the work of many others, RAGA has never been stronger. We look forward to seeing him build on the committee’s success in the coming election cycle.”
Morrisey, who was RAGA's vice chairman, was elevated to chairman when Strange, who was Alabama's Attorney General, was appointed to replace Jeff Sessions in the United States Senate: Sessions was confirmed as the U.S. Attorney General on Feb. 8.
“Congratulations to my friend, Senator Luther Strange," Morrisey said. "There is no one more qualified and capable of succeeding Jeff Sessions than Luther.
“As attorney general, he led the charge against Barack Obama’s overreaching federal government, including legal actions against Obamacare, executive amnesty, and unconstitutional regulations. Luther’s tireless efforts on behalf of all of our members played a crucial role in the growth and success RAGA has achieved over the past several election cycles. He will work to bring conservative values and accountability back to Washington, and we wish him the best as he begins his new role.”
Morrisey was first elected in 2012, becoming the first Republican AG in West Virginia since 1933. He was re-elected last year and just began his second four-year term.