John "JB" McCuskey [1] (born 1981 in Charleston, West Virginia) is an American lawyer and politician who is currently serving as the 35th attorney general of West Virginia since 2025. As a Republican, he has previously served as the West Virginia State Auditor from 2017 to 2025.

J.B. McCuskey is a lifelong West Virginian and an experienced leader with a proven record of fighting for West Virginians and their conservative values. He is running to bring servant leadership to the attorney general’s office and uphold the Mountain State’s motto that, “Mountaineers are always free”.

Nov 5, 2024 · John B. McCuskey (Republican Party) (also known as JB) is the Attorney General of West Virginia. He assumed office on January 13, 2025. His current term ends on January 15, 2029. McCuskey (Republican Party) ran for election for Attorney General of West Virginia. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.

8 hours ago · Feb. 7—charleston — West Virginia Attorney General JB McCuskey said Thursday he is leading a coalition of 22 attorneys general in a lawsuit challenging New York State's Climate Superfund Act ...

Jan 13, 2025 · CHARLESTON — John “J.B.” McCuskey officially is West Virginia’s 35 th attorney general. The former state auditor took over duties just after midnight January 13. The public swearing-in ceremony...

Jan 13, 2025 · Attorney General McCuskey has been working to ensure a smooth transition and with that, he is announcing his senior leadership. The team brings decades of legal experience and will join McCuskey in his fight to preserve West Virginia values and move the state forward.

10 hours ago · West Virginia Attorney General-elect John "JB" McCuskey is shown, on Dec. 13, 2024, at a ceremony at BridgeValley Community & Technical College in South Charleston.

Nov 6, 2024 · Following Patrick Morrisey's victory in the West Virginia gubernatorial race, Republican JB McCuskey and Democrat Teresa Toriseva competed for the position of West Virginia Attorney General.

Jul 24, 2023 · McCuskey officially announced Monday morning that he was withdrawing from the 2024 Republican primary for governor. Instead of seeking a third term as State Auditor, McCuskey said he will run...

Dec 19, 2024 · West Virginia’s Auditor J.B. McCuskey will become the state’s Attorney General in January. Statehouse reporter Caelan Bailey spoke with McCuskey about how he plans to follow Morrisey’s legacy, his career as a lawyer and delegate, and priorities for the incoming administration as a member of the incoming Board of Public Works.