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Sources close to Senator Joe Manchin, a mainstay of Democratic politics in West Virginia, say he is being encouraged to run for governor.

Two sources confirmed that the outreach comes from Republicans who oppose the GOP nominee for governor, Patrick Morrisey. One source said at least 20 Republicans with financial resources have reached out to Manchin, who was governor from 2005 to 2010.

“Many Republicans who believe Manchin did a good job as governor previously are encouraging him to run again,” one of the sources said.

Manchin has made no decision, but also he has not dissuaded the conversations.