Candidate for U.S. Senate
Shelley Moore Capito
RepublicanIncumbent
Shelley Moore Capito is a Republican who has represented West Virginia in the U.S. Senate since 2015 and is seeking a third term. She previously served seven terms in the U.S. House and two terms in the West Virginia House of Delegates, and she now chairs the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee and the Senate Republican Policy Committee. Her campaign centers on tax cuts, West Virginia energy, infrastructure, public safety and working with President Trump.
- Current or most recent role
- U.S. Senator from West Virginia (since 2015); Chair, Senate Environment and Public Works Committee
- Hometown
- Charleston
- Campaign website
- shelleymoorecapito.com
Why they say you should vote for them
The candidate's own case to voters, summarized from their campaign and public statements.
- Says she is asking for voters' support so she can keep working with President Trump, deliver for West Virginia and stand for the state's principles and way of life.[2]
- Says her Senate leadership posts and committee chairmanships put her in a strong position to keep delivering for West Virginia.[3]
- Says her focus is growing the economy and good-paying jobs, strengthening infrastructure, investing in West Virginia energy and natural resources, and keeping communities safe.[4]
- Says West Virginians have been clear about their support for tax cuts for working families and small businesses and for making everyday life more affordable.[3]
- Points to her work expanding broadband, addressing the opioid crisis and rolling back federal regulations.[1]
Background
- Chair, Senate Environment and Public Works Committee; Chair, Senate Republican Policy Committee, U.S. Senate · 2025–present[5],[6]
- U.S. Senator, U.S. Senate (West Virginia) · 2015–present[5],[6]
- U.S. Representative, U.S. House of Representatives (West Virginia's 2nd District) · 2001–2015[5],[6]
- Member, West Virginia House of Delegates, West Virginia Legislature (Kanawha County) · 1996–2000[5],[6]
- College counselor and advisor; later Director, Educational Information Center, West Virginia State College; West Virginia Board of Regents[5]
Education
Where they stand
- TaxesSupports President Trump's tax cuts and voted for the 2025 One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which her campaign says lets West Virginians keep more of their income.[1],[2],[7]
- ImmigrationHer campaign says she has supported President Trump's border security and immigration enforcement policies.[1],[2]
- Energy & EnvironmentSupports continued investment in West Virginia energy sources and rolling back federal regulations, including ending California's electric vehicle mandate.[1],[3]
- InfrastructureChairs the committee that sets federal infrastructure policy, supports broadband expansion, and voted for the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.[1],[12]
- AbortionVoted in 2022 against advancing the Women's Health Protection Act, a bill to write abortion protections into federal law.[13]
- GunsHolds an "A" lifetime rating from the National Rifle Association.[3]
- Health CareSays her Senate work aims to help West Virginia overcome the opioid crisis.[1]
Voting record
A selection of notable recorded votes. Not a complete record.
| Measure | Vote | Date |
|---|---|---|
| H.R. 1 – One Big Beautiful Bill Act Budget reconciliation law extending the 2017 individual tax cuts, adding new deductions, and changing Medicaid and food-aid programs. (U.S. Senate) | Yes[7] | Jul 1, 2025 |
| H.R. 815 – Ukraine, Israel and Indo-Pacific security supplemental Emergency foreign aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, with humanitarian aid. (U.S. Senate) | Yes[8] | Apr 23, 2024 |
| H.R. 3746 – Fiscal Responsibility Act Suspended the federal debt limit and set caps on discretionary spending. (U.S. Senate) | Yes[9] | Jun 1, 2023 |
| H.R. 8404 – Respect for Marriage Act Requires federal and state recognition of same-sex and interracial marriages legally performed in any state. (U.S. Senate) | Yes[10] | Nov 29, 2022 |
| H.R. 5376 – Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 Law with clean-energy tax credits, Medicare drug price negotiation, and a 15% corporate minimum tax. (U.S. Senate) | No[11] | Aug 7, 2022 |
| H.R. 3684 – Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act About $1.2 trillion for roads, bridges, transit, broadband, water and other infrastructure. (U.S. Senate) | Yes[12] | Aug 10, 2021 |
In their words
“I'm asking for your vote so I can continue to work with President Trump”
“I've never been in a better position to continue delivering for our state”
“we need to continue bolstering our economy to create good-paying jobs”
Sources
- Shelley Moore Capito for U.S. Senate (campaign home page), Capito for West Virginia
- West Virginia Sen. Shelley Moore Capito announces re-election bid, West Virginia Watch, December 15, 2025
- Capito seeks reelection to US Senate, faces challenge from state Sen. Willis in closed GOP primary, West Virginia Watch, May 11, 2026
- Capito secures GOP nomination for U.S. Senate in WV, will face Fetty Anderson in November general, West Virginia Watch, May 12, 2026
- About Shelley (official Senate biography), Office of U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito
- Shelley Moore Capito, Wikipedia
- Roll Call Vote 119th Congress, 1st Session, Vote 372 (H.R. 1), U.S. Senate, July 1, 2025
- Roll Call Vote 118th Congress, 2nd Session, Vote 154 (H.R. 815), U.S. Senate, April 23, 2024
- Roll Call Vote 118th Congress, 1st Session, Vote 146 (H.R. 3746), U.S. Senate, June 1, 2023
- Roll Call Vote 117th Congress, 2nd Session, Vote 362 (H.R. 8404), U.S. Senate, November 29, 2022
- Roll Call Vote 117th Congress, 2nd Session, Vote 325 (H.R. 5376), U.S. Senate, August 7, 2022
- Roll Call Vote 117th Congress, 1st Session, Vote 314 (H.R. 3684), U.S. Senate, August 10, 2021
- Roll Call Vote 117th Congress, 2nd Session, Vote 170 (cloture on motion to proceed to S. 4132, Women's Health Protection Act), U.S. Senate, May 11, 2022
Photo: Official congressional portrait (Public domain (U.S. government work)).
Last reviewed October 10, 2026. Spot an error or something missing? Report a correction.
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