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Shelley Moore Capito

U.S. Senate

2026 West Virginia U.S. Senate — General Election · November 3, 2026

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2026 West Virginia U.S. Senate — General Election on November 3, 2026
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U.S. Senate · Republican · Incumbent
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West Virginia Secretary of State — 2026 General Election Candidates Listing by Office

Candidate Name: SHELLEY MOORE CAPITO

Office Type: FEDERAL

Office: U.S. Senate

Party: REPUBLICAN

Residence: CHARLESTON, WV KANAWHA

Filing Date: 01/20/2026

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U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations

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As a member of the Appropriations Committee, Senator Capito works to ensure West Virginia’s priorities are considered when our nation’s funding decisions are determined. Senator Capito currently serves as the Chairman on the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (Labor-HHS) Appropriations Subcommittee, where she oversees funding across a large range of programs within the U.S. Departments of Labor, Education, Health and Human Services (HHS), and other independent agencies. During her time on the committee, she has served as chairman of the Legislative Branch Subcommittee, chairman of the Financial Services and General Government (FSGG) Subcommittee, and chairman and ranking member of the Homeland Security Subcommittee. In addition to serving as the ranking member of the Labor-HHS Appropriations Subcommittee, Senator Capito currently serves on the following Appropriations subcommittees: Defense; Homeland Security; Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies; Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies; and Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies. She has been a member of the Appropriations Committee since she became a Senator in 2015. Learn more here.

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As a member of the Appropriations Committee, Senator Capito works to ensure West Virginia’s priorities are considered when our nation’s funding decisions are determined. Senator Capito currently serves as the Chairman on the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (Labor-HHS) Appropriations Subcommittee, where she oversees funding across a large range of programs within the U.S. Departments of Labor, Education, Health and Human Services (HHS), and other independent agencies. During her time on the committee, she has served as chairman of the Legislative Branch Subcommittee, chairman of the Financial Services and General Government (FSGG) Subcommittee, and chairman and ranking member of the Homeland Security Subcommittee. In addition to serving as the ranking member of the Labor-HHS Appropriations Subcommittee, Senator Capito currently serves on the following Appropriations subcommittees: Defense; Homeland Security; Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies; Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies; and Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies. She has been a member of the Appropriations Committee since she became a Senator in 2015. Learn more here.

WEST VIRGINIA’SCONSERVATIVE CHAMPION

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Capito grew up in West Virginia’s Northern Panhandle before earning a B.S. in Zoology from Duke University and an M.Ed. from the University of Virginia. She and her husband, Charles L. Capito, Jr., live in Charleston, where they raised their three children, Charles (Laura), Moore (Liberty), and Shelley (Colin Macleod). They are the proud grandparents to Celia, Charlie, Eliza, Rose, Arch, Macaulay, Lewis, Thomas, and Holt.

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Capito grew up in West Virginia’s Northern Panhandle before earning a B.S. in Zoology from Duke University and an M.Ed. from the University of Virginia. She and her husband, Charles L. Capito, Jr., live in Charleston, where they raised their three children, Charles (Laura), Moore (Liberty), and Shelley (Colin Macleod). They are the proud grandparents to Celia, Charlie, Eliza, Rose, Arch, Macaulay, Lewis, Thomas, and Holt.

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Shelley first dedicated her professional life to serving students, working as a college counselor and advisor at West Virginia State College (now University). She worked closely with first-generation college students, fueling her passion for providing life-changing opportunity for all West Virginians. Shelley also served as director of the Educational Information Center for the West Virginia Board of Regents, helping to advise higher education policy for the state. Her work there only sharpened her skills to turn policy on paper to tangible results.

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Shelley first dedicated her professional life to serving students, working as a college counselor and advisor at West Virginia State College (now University). She worked closely with first-generation college students, fueling her passion for providing life-changing opportunity for all West Virginians. Shelley also served as director of the Educational Information Center for the West Virginia Board of Regents, helping to advise higher education policy for the state. Her work there only sharpened her skills to turn policy on paper to tangible results.

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While raising three kids, Shelley became more involved in her local community, representing Kanawha County in the West Virginia House of Delegates. In 2000, she was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, where she worked to spur growth by supporting community banks and freeing up capital to rural communities. She also worked extensively to expand transportation infrastructure throughout the state, most notably along Route 35. After seven terms representing the Second Congressional District, she ran for the United States Senate, hoping to be a stronger voice for the Mountain State and to restore order to a Senate stuck in gridlock for far too long. Shelley is the first female Senator in West Virginia’s history and was elected with the largest margin of victory for a Republican in state history in 2020—winning more than 70 percent of the vote and all 55 counties, surpassing the previous mark she set in 2014 when she won more than 62 percent of the vote and all 55 counties. Senator Capito currently serves as the Chairman of the Senate Republican Policy Committee.

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While raising three kids, Shelley became more involved in her local community, representing Kanawha County in the West Virginia House of Delegates. In 2000, she was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, where she worked to spur growth by supporting community banks and freeing up capital to rural communities. She also worked extensively to expand transportation infrastructure throughout the state, most notably along Route 35. After seven terms representing the Second Congressional District, she ran for the United States Senate, hoping to be a stronger voice for the Mountain State and to restore order to a Senate stuck in gridlock for far too long. Shelley is the first female Senator in West Virginia’s history and was elected with the largest margin of victory for a Republican in state history in 2020—winning more than 70 percent of the vote and all 55 counties, surpassing the previous mark she set in 2014 when she won more than 62 percent of the vote and all 55 counties. Senator Capito currently serves as the Chairman of the Senate Republican Policy Committee.

TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE

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The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act is built around two critical infrastructure bills crafted by the EPW Committee - the Surface Transportation and Reauthorization Act of 2021 (STRA), which passed the committee unanimously, as well as the Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Act of 2021 (DWWIA 2021), which passed the EPW Committee unanimously and the Senate 89-2. Senator Capito began negotiations with President Biden in early 2021, which led to the final bipartisan infrastructure package that ultimately was signed into law. She also served as the Republican floor manager during the debate process on the Senate floor.

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The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act is built around two critical infrastructure bills crafted by the EPW Committee - the Surface Transportation and Reauthorization Act of 2021 (STRA), which passed the committee unanimously, as well as the Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Act of 2021 (DWWIA 2021), which passed the EPW Committee unanimously and the Senate 89-2. Senator Capito began negotiations with President Biden in early 2021, which led to the final bipartisan infrastructure package that ultimately was signed into law. She also served as the Republican floor manager during the debate process on the Senate floor.

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Energy, environment, and natural resources

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As the Chairman of the Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, Senator Capito is working every day at the intersection of energy, environment, and the economy. By effectively making use of our natural resources in West Virginia and across our nation, we can create and secure jobs, enhance our national security, and make America less reliant on foreign energy sources. Senator Capito believes in an all-of-the-above energy policy focused on reliably meeting consumer demand, creating quality jobs, and being responsible stewards of the environment through responsible regulation.

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As the Chairman of the Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, Senator Capito is working every day at the intersection of energy, environment, and the economy. By effectively making use of our natural resources in West Virginia and across our nation, we can create and secure jobs, enhance our national security, and make America less reliant on foreign energy sources. Senator Capito believes in an all-of-the-above energy policy focused on reliably meeting consumer demand, creating quality jobs, and being responsible stewards of the environment through responsible regulation.

Immigration, border security, and due process

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Senator Capito has visited the southern border several times and believes a border wall system is crucially important, not only to deter and stop illegal immigration, but also to help keep deadly drugs out of our country and out of West Virginia. She has worked closely with the men and women on the ground to best fund their needs, including physical barriers, technology at ports of entry, and staffing. In March 2023, Senator Capito travelled to Mexico to visit intelligence, drug enforcement, and government officials, and met with Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador.

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Senator Capito has visited the southern border several times and believes a border wall system is crucially important, not only to deter and stop illegal immigration, but also to help keep deadly drugs out of our country and out of West Virginia. She has worked closely with the men and women on the ground to best fund their needs, including physical barriers, technology at ports of entry, and staffing. In March 2023, Senator Capito travelled to Mexico to visit intelligence, drug enforcement, and government officials, and met with Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador.

National security and foreign policy

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In a post 9/11 world, Senator Capito believes aggressors like Iran and Russia must be dealt with firmly, and we should staunchly support our strongest ally in the Middle East, Israel. She has visited the region several times, most recently Afghanistan where she learned more about our country’s critical missions to contain ISIS and support our allies. She also visited Germany and Poland in March 2022 to meet with U.S. military leaders, NGOs, and Ukrainian refugees.

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In a post 9/11 world, Senator Capito believes aggressors like Iran and Russia must be dealt with firmly, and we should staunchly support our strongest ally in the Middle East, Israel. She has visited the region several times, most recently Afghanistan where she learned more about our country’s critical missions to contain ISIS and support our allies. She also visited Germany and Poland in March 2022 to meet with U.S. military leaders, NGOs, and Ukrainian refugees.

Health care, addiction, and veterans

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As the daughter of a decorated World War II veteran, Senator Capito values the sacrifices made by those who honorably serve our nation. She is dedicated to ensuring that our servicemen and women, veterans, and their families are provided with the support and benefits they deserve. Throughout her time in Congress, Senator Capito has advocated for the reforms necessary to improve access and quality of care for veterans.

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As the daughter of a decorated World War II veteran, Senator Capito values the sacrifices made by those who honorably serve our nation. She is dedicated to ensuring that our servicemen and women, veterans, and their families are provided with the support and benefits they deserve. Throughout her time in Congress, Senator Capito has advocated for the reforms necessary to improve access and quality of care for veterans.

Health care, addiction, and veterans

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As the injuries from war change and a new generation of veterans re-enter civilian life, it is crucial that Congress work with the VA to provide all the resources necessary to ensure a smooth transition for our veterans. This includes continually modernizing efforts in job training and opportunities, mental health services, housing assistance and educational benefits.

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As the injuries from war change and a new generation of veterans re-enter civilian life, it is crucial that Congress work with the VA to provide all the resources necessary to ensure a smooth transition for our veterans. This includes continually modernizing efforts in job training and opportunities, mental health services, housing assistance and educational benefits.

Health care, addiction, and veterans

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Senator Capito has grave concerns about the lack of mental health services within the VA. While our veterans are provided with better technology and protection in the face of war, the traumatic effects can be detrimental for returning veterans and their families. Senator Capito was a proud cosponsor of The Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention for American Veterans Act, which established a pilot-program to recruit more mental health professionals to the VA, created a website with better access to resources and materials for assistance, and required a third party evaluation of the effectiveness of suicide prevention programs within the VA. Senator Capito believes that there is still more to be done to prevent veteran suicides and has consistently supported legislation to build upon Clay Hunt and ensure that veterans receive the proper support that they need.

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Senator Capito has grave concerns about the lack of mental health services within the VA. While our veterans are provided with better technology and protection in the face of war, the traumatic effects can be detrimental for returning veterans and their families. Senator Capito was a proud cosponsor of The Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention for American Veterans Act, which established a pilot-program to recruit more mental health professionals to the VA, created a website with better access to resources and materials for assistance, and required a third party evaluation of the effectiveness of suicide prevention programs within the VA. Senator Capito believes that there is still more to be done to prevent veteran suicides and has consistently supported legislation to build upon Clay Hunt and ensure that veterans receive the proper support that they need.

Health care, addiction, and veterans

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Senator Capito believes that it is important to look into unconventional methods to addressing the mental health of veterans. As a member of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Senator Capito was able to create an Agritherapy pilot program at the Woody Williams VAMC in Huntington. Due to the success of the pilot program, it was renewed and serves as a shining example for VA facilities across the country.

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Senator Capito believes that it is important to look into unconventional methods to addressing the mental health of veterans. As a member of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Senator Capito was able to create an Agritherapy pilot program at the Woody Williams VAMC in Huntington. Due to the success of the pilot program, it was renewed and serves as a shining example for VA facilities across the country.

Health care, addiction, and veterans

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As a member of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Senator Capito works to represent West Virginia veterans and their needs and will continue to fight for reforms that improve the treatment of veterans and their families.

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As a member of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Senator Capito works to represent West Virginia veterans and their needs and will continue to fight for reforms that improve the treatment of veterans and their families.

CONNECTING WEST VIRGINIA

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Senator Capito believes it is imperative to bring new and innovative opportunities to West Virginia. In the ever-evolving global economy, our ability to compete depends on our capacity to adapt. Senator Capito is committed to bringing high-speed broadband to West Virginia and ensuring that West Virginia has the necessary tools to succeed.

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Senator Capito believes it is imperative to bring new and innovative opportunities to West Virginia. In the ever-evolving global economy, our ability to compete depends on our capacity to adapt. Senator Capito is committed to bringing high-speed broadband to West Virginia and ensuring that West Virginia has the necessary tools to succeed.

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West Virginia Senator Shelley Moore Capito believes that today's challenges demand bipartisan solutions. She supports commonsense policies that promote economic growth, unleash energy potential, lift up working families, and build a better West Virginia for the next generation.

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West Virginia Senator Shelley Moore Capito believes that today's challenges demand bipartisan solutions. She supports commonsense policies that promote economic growth, unleash energy potential, lift up working families, and build a better West Virginia for the next generation.

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Senator Capito believes every West Virginian and American deserve access to affordable, quality health care. She is a long-time advocate for rural health care initiatives and has consistently championed funding for community health centers, a vital source of primary care in communities across West Virginia. As Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies, Senator Capito has an elevated role and ability to impact many important factors in West Virginia. These factors include groundbreaking medical research, important support for the state’s education institutions and medical facilities, and strengthening medical resources for our coal miners as well as those struggling with addiction.

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Senator Capito believes every West Virginian and American deserve access to affordable, quality health care. She is a long-time advocate for rural health care initiatives and has consistently championed funding for community health centers, a vital source of primary care in communities across West Virginia. As Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies, Senator Capito has an elevated role and ability to impact many important factors in West Virginia. These factors include groundbreaking medical research, important support for the state’s education institutions and medical facilities, and strengthening medical resources for our coal miners as well as those struggling with addiction.

Capito Joins Fox News' America's Newsroom

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VIDEO: Capito Advocates for Protect College Sports Act

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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

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Supporting West Virginia’s Small Businesses

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Supporting West Virginia’s Small Businesses

Senator Capito Youtube

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Senator Capito is committed to making sure that West Virginians have the opportunity to receive high-quality education from pre-school through college. She understands that education is a key to success and a vital part of maintaining strong communities and attracting employers to West Virginia. As Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies, Senator Capito plays an important role in supporting education institutions of all levels across West Virginia and the entire country.

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Senator Capito is committed to making sure that West Virginians have the opportunity to receive high-quality education from pre-school through college. She understands that education is a key to success and a vital part of maintaining strong communities and attracting employers to West Virginia. As Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies, Senator Capito plays an important role in supporting education institutions of all levels across West Virginia and the entire country.

Energy & Environment

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Fighting Drug Epidemic

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Fighting Drug Epidemic

(1) UNDERSTANDING THE BENEFITS OF A CONNECTED WEST VIRGINIA

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By listening to our communities, we can build a West Virginia-specific plan for achieving widespread broadband that meets the unique demands of our state.

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By listening to our communities, we can build a West Virginia-specific plan for achieving widespread broadband that meets the unique demands of our state.

VIDEO: Capito Highlights Republican Solutions

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November 18, 2024 In Case You Missed It: Capito Op-Ed: West Virginia Knows How to Fight the Good Fight Against Opioid Abuse

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November 18, 2024 In Case You Missed It: Capito Op-Ed: West Virginia Knows How to Fight the Good Fight Against Opioid Abuse

U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, & Transportation

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Belief

The Commerce Committee has some of the broadest jurisdiction in the Senate and oversees many issues that are critical to West Virginia, most notably broadband. The Commerce Committee oversees both the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA). Additionally, this committee is involved in the safety of highway, railroads and aviation, as well as science, which all play a critical role in the Mountain State. Senator Capito currently serves on the following Commerce subcommittees: Telecommunications and Media; Surface Transportation, Freight, Pipelines, and Safety; Consumer Protection, Technology, and Data Privacy; and Aviation, Space, and Innovation. This committee assignment will allow Senator Capito to continue advocating for improved broadband access in West Virginia. Learn more here.

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The Commerce Committee has some of the broadest jurisdiction in the Senate and oversees many issues that are critical to West Virginia, most notably broadband. The Commerce Committee oversees both the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA). Additionally, this committee is involved in the safety of highway, railroads and aviation, as well as science, which all play a critical role in the Mountain State. Senator Capito currently serves on the following Commerce subcommittees: Telecommunications and Media; Surface Transportation, Freight, Pipelines, and Safety; Consumer Protection, Technology, and Data Privacy; and Aviation, Space, and Innovation. This committee assignment will allow Senator Capito to continue advocating for improved broadband access in West Virginia. Learn more here.

Capito Votes to Pass Appropriations Package

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September 29, 2025 Capito Helps Introduce Legislation to Protect Students from Discrimination on College Campuses

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September 29, 2025 Capito Helps Introduce Legislation to Protect Students from Discrimination on College Campuses

HOMELAND SECURITY

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Capito Votes to Fund ICE and CBP

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Capito Votes to Fund ICE and CBP

Homeland Security

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Fund and strengthen border security, immigration enforcement, FEMA, the Coast Guard, and other Department of Homeland Security functions.

  • Current issue material supports physical border barriers, technology at ports of entry, additional staffing, and measures intended to reduce illegal drug flows.
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Veterans

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Improve veterans' access to healthcare, mental-health services, job training, housing assistance, education benefits, and support during the transition to civilian life.

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Connecting West Virginia

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Expand affordable high-speed broadband throughout West Virginia through federal investment, better mapping, private-public coordination, and rural deployment programs.

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Connecting West Virginia

Transportation and Infrastructure

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Invest in roads, bridges, highways, water and wastewater systems, airports, ports, and other infrastructure serving West Virginia communities and commerce.

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Transportation and Infrastructure

Energy & Environment

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Support an all-of-the-above energy policy, expand domestic natural-resource development, protect West Virginia coal and energy jobs, and pair energy production with environmental regulation she considers workable.

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Fighting Drug Epidemic

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Expand addiction prevention and treatment while disrupting fentanyl and synthetic-opioid supply chains through border, mail, and law-enforcement measures.

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Health Care

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Improve access to affordable healthcare, strengthen rural and community health centers, expand medical research, and lower prescription-drug costs.

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Health Care

Education

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Expand access to high-quality education from preschool through college and support education institutions and workforce preparation across West Virginia.

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Economic Development

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Support small-business growth, workforce development, investment, and economic-development initiatives intended to create jobs and expand opportunity in West Virginia.

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Cosponsored and Advocated for the Protect College Sports Act

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Cosponsored and advocated for the Protect College Sports Act, which would establish national standards for name-image-likeness agreements, transfers, eligibility, and enforcement in college athletics.

  • Preserve the completed cosponsorship and advocacy record, the four named regulatory subjects, and the bill's prospective status.
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4,351 captured official records

The searchable archive contains 4,351 exact attributed records from the official Senate roll-call universe reconciled to canonical Senate vote numbers (2939 yes, 1281 no, 0 present, 128 not voting, and 3 other published choices). The examples below are representative highlights, not a scorecard.

Coverage: January 8, 2015 through August 8, 2026
Vote events
4,351
Unique measures
1,699
Final passage
146
Yes / No
2,939 / 1,281

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cloture proceduralVoted yes

A bill to amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require voters to provide photo identification.

Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (52-46, 3/5 majority required)

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Shelley Moore Capito is recorded as voting yes in the official record for on cloture on the motion to proceed s. 5271.

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Question: On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed S. 5271

Official description: A bill to amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require voters to provide photo identification.

Vote result: Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (52-46, 3/5 majority required)

Capito (R-WV), Yea

August 8, 2026
nominationVoted yes

Todd Blanche, of Florida, to be Attorney General

Nomination Confirmed (50-49)

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Shelley Moore Capito is recorded as voting yes in the official record for on the nomination pn1078.

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Question: On the Nomination PN1078

Official description: Todd Blanche, of Florida, to be Attorney General

Vote result: Nomination Confirmed (50-49)

Capito (R-WV), Yea

August 8, 2026
cloture proceduralVoted yes

Todd Blanche, of Florida, to be Attorney General

Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-49)

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Shelley Moore Capito is recorded as voting yes in the official record for on the cloture motion pn1078.

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Question: On the Cloture Motion PN1078

Official description: Todd Blanche, of Florida, to be Attorney General

Vote result: Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-49)

Capito (R-WV), Yea

August 8, 2026
final passageVoted yes

An act making continuing appropriations and extensions for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes.

Bill Passed (90-6, 3/5 majority required)

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Shelley Moore Capito is recorded as voting yes in the official record for on passage of the bill h.r. 6500.

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Question: On Passage of the Bill H.R. 6500

Official description: An act making continuing appropriations and extensions for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes.

Vote result: Bill Passed (90-6, 3/5 majority required)

Capito (R-WV), Yea

August 8, 2026
amendmentVoted no

To strike section 2019.

Motion to Table Agreed to (61-32)

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Shelley Moore Capito is recorded as voting no in the official record for on the motion to table s.amdt. 6747 to s.amdt. 6732 to h.r. 6500 (no short title on file).

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Question: On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 6747 to S.Amdt. 6732 to H.R. 6500 (No short title on file)

Official description: To strike section 2019.

Statement of purpose: To strike section 2019.

Vote result: Motion to Table Agreed to (61-32)

Capito (R-WV), Nay

August 8, 2026
nominationVoted yes

Francis Brooke, of Virginia, to be Deputy Secretary of the Treasury; and George McMaster, of South Carolina, to be an Assistant Secretary of the Treasury; and Erin Browne, of New York, to be an Under Secretary of the Treasury; and Sriprakash Kothari, of Massachusetts, to be an Assistant Secretary of the Treasury; and…

Nomination Confirmed (51-47)

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Shelley Moore Capito is recorded as voting yes in the official record for on the nomination pn961-1 and pn937-5 and pn901-1 and pn730-38 and pn962-3 and pn931-6 and pn1022-25 and pn806-5 and pn1022-10 and pn1012 and pn931-5 and pn931-4 and pn937-2 and pn1022-22 and pn962-1 and pn961-4 and pn901-3 and pn806-7 and…

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Official description: Francis Brooke, of Virginia, to be Deputy Secretary of the Treasury; and George McMaster, of South Carolina, to be an Assistant Secretary of the Treasury; and Erin Browne, of New York, to be an Under Secretary of the Treasury; and Sriprakash Kothari, of Massachusetts, to be an Assistant Secretary of the Treasury; and John Crews, of Virginia, to be a Member of the National Credit Union Administration Board for a term expiring August 2, 2031; and Christopher Phelan, of Minnesota, to be Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers; and Christopher Nassar, of Oklahoma, to be United States Attorney for the Northern District of Oklahoma for the term of four years; and Kevin Lilly, of Texas, to be Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife; and Mark Cruz, of Oregon, to be Director of the Indian Health Service, Department of Health and Human Services, for the term of four years; and Jules Hurst III, of Virginia, to be Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller); and Roger Mason, of Virginia, to be Director of the National Reconnaissance Office; and Erich Hernandez-Baquero, of Florida, to be an Assistant Secretary of the Air Force; and Hal Duncan, of Texas, to be Deputy Director of the Office of Management and Budget; and Brien Lorenze, of Virginia, to be a Commissioner of the Consumer Product Safety Commission for a term of seven years from October 27, 2024; and David Cummins, of Virginia, to be Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration for a term of five years; and Karen Jean Hedlund, of New York, to be a Member of the Surface Transportation Board for a term expiring December 31, 2030; and Thomas B. Chapman, of Maryland, to be a Member of the National Transportation Safety Board for a term expiring December 31, 2028; and Karen Sessions, of Texas, to be a Commissioner of the Consumer Product Safety Commission for a term of seven years from October 27, 2025; and Edward Eppler, of Connecticut, to be Chief Financial Officer, Department of Transportation; and Katherine Bowles, of Alabama, to be an Assistant Secretary of State (Legislative Affairs); and Donald Blome, of Illinois, to be an Assistant Secretary of State (Near Eastern Affairs); and Brendan Hanrahan, of New York, to be an Assistant Secretary of State (European and Eurasian Affairs); and Juan Segura, of Virginia, to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Inter-American Foundation for a term expiring September 20, 2032; and Juan Segura, of Virginia, to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Inter-American Foundation for a term expiring September 20, 2026; and Juan Segura, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Secretary of State (Western Hemisphere Affairs); and Laurence Socha, of Illinois, to be Ambassador to the Republic of The Gambia; and Daniel Perez, of Florida, to be Ambassador to the Federative Republic of Brazil; and John Hurley, of California, to be Representative of the United States of America to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, with the rank of Ambassador; and Joseph Burkhalter, of Georgia, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Moldova; and Stanley Brown, of Virginia, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Equatorial Guinea; and Christopher Anderson, of Wisconsin, to be Ambassador to the Kingdom of Cambodia; and Barbera Thornhill, of North Carolina, to be Director of the Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking, with the rank of Ambassador at Large; and Rudolph Bauer, of South Carolina, to be Ambassador to Belize; and Stuart Gordon Nash, of the District of Columbia, to be an Associate Judge of the District of Columbia Court of Appeals for the term of fifteen years; and James Andrew Crowell IV, of the District of Columbia, to be an Associate Judge of the District of Columbia Court of Appeals for the term of fifteen years; and Charles Baldis, of Virginia, to be Special Counsel, Office of Special Counsel, for the term of five years; and Cameron Hamilton, of Virginia, to be Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security; and John Barlow Timmer, of the District of Columbia, to be an Associate Judge of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia for the term of fifteen years; and Christine Michelle Macey, of the District of Columbia, to be an Associate Judge of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia for the term of fifteen years; and Craig Edward Leen, of the District of Columbia, to be an Associate Judge of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia for the term of fifteen years; and Michael Christopher DiLorenzo, of the District of Columbia, to be an Associate Judge of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia for the term of fifteen years, Craig S. Iscoe, retired; and James Woodruff, of Florida, to be Chairman of the Merit Systems Protection Board; and Brian Cavanaugh, of Maryland, to be Under Secretary for Management, Department of Homeland Security; and Bradford Pentony Wilson, of New Jersey, to be Archivist of the United States; and Sharon E. Goodie, of the District of Columbia, to be an Associate Judge of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia for the term of fifteen years; and Christopher Michael De Bono, of the District of Columbia, to be an Associate Judge of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia for the term of fifteen years; and Charlton Allen, of North Carolina, to be General Counsel of the Federal Labor Relations Authority for a term of five years; and Don Richard Berthiaume, Jr., of Virginia, to be Inspector General, Department of Justice; and Kaveh Farzad, of Maryland, to be an Assistant Secretary of Energy (International Affairs); and William Hague, of Washington, to be an Assistant Secretary of the Interior; and Brett Matsumoto, of Maryland, to be Commissioner of Labor Statistics, Department of Labor, for a term of four years; and David M. Prouty, of Maryland, to be a Member of the National Labor Relations Board for the term of five years expiring August 27, 2031; and James Macy, of Wisconsin, to be a Member of the National Labor Relations Board for the term of five years expiring August 27, 2030; and Michael McDonald, of the District of Columbia, to be Chairperson of the National Endowment for the Humanities for a term of four years; and Michael Vance, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Secretary of State (Intelligence and Research); and Sean Costello, of Alabama, to be United States Attorney for the Southern District of Alabama for the term of four years; and Glen Smith, of Iowa, to be Under Secretary of Agriculture for Rural Development; and Frank Garcia, of Virginia, to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the African Development Foundation for a term expiring September 22, 2031; and David Brat, of Virginia, to be Ambassador to the Commonwealth of Australia; and Eric Wendt, of California, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Albania; and William Trachman, of Colorado, to be Ambassador to the United Republic of Tanzania; and Michael Kavoukjian, of Florida, to be Ambassador to the Kingdom of Norway; and Jason Holt, of Oklahoma, to be United States Marshal for the Northern District of Oklahoma for the term of four years; and Jack Chambers, of West Virginia, to be United States Marshal for the Southern District of West Virginia for the term of four years; and James Arnott, of Missouri, to be United States Marshal for the Western District of Missouri for the term of four years; and Timothy VerHey, of Michigan, to be United States Attorney for the Western District of Michigan for the term of four years; and Johnson TeeHee II, of Oklahoma, to be United States Marshal for the Eastern District of Oklahoma for the term of four years; and Kenneth Sorenson, of Hawaii, to be United States Attorney for the District of Hawaii for the term of four years; and Fleet White, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Secretary of State (Political-Military Affairs); and Preston Wells Griffith III, of Virginia, to be Representative of the United States of America to the International Atomic Energy Agency, with the rank of Ambassador; and Preston Wells Griffith III, of Virginia, to be Representative of the United States of America to the Vienna Office of the United Nations, with the rank of Ambassador; and Adam Cassady, of Virginia, to be Ambassador at Large for Cyberspace and Digital Policy; and Todd Steggerda, of Virginia, to be Representative of the United States of America to the Office of the United Nations and Other International Organizations in Geneva, with the rank of Ambassador; and John Breslow, of Arizona, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Cyprus

Vote result: Nomination Confirmed (51-47)

Capito (R-WV), Yea

August 7, 2026
final passageVoted yes

An act to impose sanctions and other measures with respect to the Russian Federation, as championed by the late Senator Lindsey O. Graham, and for other purposes.

Bill Passed (86-11, 3/5 majority required)

What this issue meant

Shelley Moore Capito is recorded as voting yes in the official record for on passage of the bill h.r. 5334.

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Question: On Passage of the Bill H.R. 5334

Official description: An act to impose sanctions and other measures with respect to the Russian Federation, as championed by the late Senator Lindsey O. Graham, and for other purposes.

Vote result: Bill Passed (86-11, 3/5 majority required)

Capito (R-WV), Yea

August 7, 2026
amendmentVoted no

To strike the provision relating to duties on countries that purchase Russian-origin crude oil or natural gas or facilitate sanctions evasion.

Amendment Rejected (32-64)

What this issue meant

Shelley Moore Capito is recorded as voting no in the official record for on the amendment s.amdt. 6715 to s.amdt. 6711 to h.r. 5334 (no short title on file).

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Question: On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6715 to S.Amdt. 6711 to H.R. 5334 (No short title on file)

Official description: To strike the provision relating to duties on countries that purchase Russian-origin crude oil or natural gas or facilitate sanctions evasion.

Statement of purpose: To strike the provision relating to duties on countries that purchase Russian-origin crude oil or natural gas or facilitate sanctions evasion.

Vote result: Amendment Rejected (32-64)

Capito (R-WV), Nay

August 7, 2026

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FEC candidate totals January 1, 2021 through June 30, 2026.

Total receipts
$6,488,842.91
Total disbursements
$4,582,172.73
Cash on hand
$4,377,200.52
Committee debt
$0.00
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Candidate ID: S4WV00159

Name: CAPITO, SHELLEY MOORE

Office: Senate

State: WV

District: 00

Party: REPUBLICAN PARTY

Coverage start: 2021-01-01

Coverage end: 2026-06-30

Total receipts: $6488842.91

Total disbursements: $4582172.73

Cash on hand: $4377200.52

Debts owed by committee: $0.00

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