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Democrat Joe Manchin wins re-election in West Virginia

West Virginia Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin defeated GOP challenger Patrick Morrisey by 50 percent to 44 percent.

Manchin’s victory bucked a trend in West Virginia, which President Trump — who backed Morrisey — won by 42 points in 2016.

Trump had a MAGA rally with Morrisey on Friday and another event Monday with Donald Trump Jr. as part of his “Stand with Trump” tour.