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Midterm Matchup: 'What The Fact' Checks West Virginia Senate Race

President Trump has tried boosting Republican candidate Patrick Morrisey. But even in this very red state, the Democrat is a tough matchup.
Posted at 5:21 PM, Oct 17, 2018
and last updated 2018-10-17 17:21:21-04

Each week until the 2018 midterm elections, "What The Fact" breaks down the claims made by candidates in races that could decide control of the House and Senate.

In West Virginia, incumbent Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin is trying to fend off Republican state Attorney General Patrick Morrisey.

"What The Fact" with PolitiFact's Aaron Sharockman and Katie Sanders airs every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. ET. Click here to check local listings.