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Democrat Earl Ray Tomblin has won a special election for governor in West Virginia, overcoming Republican attempts to tie him to President Barack Obama and the health care plan.

West Virginia Gov. Joe Manchin announced on Tuesday his plans for a U.S. Senate bid this fall. The governor said during a press conference with reporters that he'll run for the seat held by the late Robert C. Byrd.

West Virginia Governor Joe Manchin on Wednesday put off naming a successor to the late Senator Robert Byrd, which could further complicate passage of financial reform legislation in the U.S. Senate .

Gov. Joe Manchin III of West Virginia ordered the inspection of all underground coal mines in the state in response to last week’s deadly mining explosion.

Four missing miners in a West Virginia coal mine have been found dead, authorities said early Saturday. "We did not receive the miracle we prayed for," said West Virginia Gov. Joe Manchin.