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Shelley Moore Capito

R · West Virginia · 2026 · Incumbent

Shelley Moore Capito is West Virginia's incumbent U.S. senator and the Republican nominee for a third term, winning her May 12 primary with about 66% of the vote. The daughter of former governor Arch Moore and the first woman elected to the Senate from West Virginia, she chairs Senate Republicans' policy efforts on environment and infrastructure and emphasizes energy, broadband, and West Virginia jobs.

Priorities

Defend West Virginia coal, gas, and energy jobs
Expand rural broadband and infrastructure
Support veterans and strengthen the state's economy

On the ballot

U.S. Senate · West Virginia · 2026

Us Senate · West Virginia · 2026

United States Senate · West Virginia · 2026

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