The Governor has picked a successor to Robert Byrd:
Gov. Joe Manchin is tapping his former chief counsel and a member of a prominent West Virginia family, Carte Goodwin, to succeed the late U.S. Sen. Robert C. Byrd, Democratic officials told The Associated Press on Friday.This is a temporary assignment. The permanent successor will be chosen by the voters in November. Governor Manchin is expected to run for the seat.
Three officials familiar with the governor's pick spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to comment ahead of an official announcement.
The Charleston Gazette reported earlier this week that Goodwin had become the front-runner for the appointment.
