# Shelley Moore Capito

> Shelley Wellons Moore Capito has served as the senior United States Senator from West Virginia since January 2015. She is the first woman elected to the U.S. Senate from West Virginia. She previously served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2001 to 2015 and in the West Virginia House of Delegates.

## Key facts

- Party: Republican
- Office sought: U.S. Senate
- Current office: U.S. Senator from West Virginia
- State: WV
- Race: West Virginia U.S. Senate 2026
- Incumbent status: challenger
- Residence: Charleston, West Virginia
- Race rating: Safe R
- Campaign website: https://shelleymoorecapito.com/

## Background

- Education: B.S., Duke University; M.Ed., University of Virginia.
- Professional background: College counselor and advisor at West Virginia State College; director of the Educational Information Center for the West Virginia Board of Regents.
- Public service: West Virginia House of Delegates (1996–2000); U.S. Representative for West Virginia's 2nd congressional district (2001–2015); U.S. Senator from West Virginia (2015–present); Chairman of the Senate Republican Policy Committee.
- Military service: None

## Opponents in this race

- [Rachel Fetty Anderson](https://transparencyreport.io/candidates/rachel-fetty-anderson-west-virginia-d-2026.md) — Democrat
- [Rachel Fetty Anderson](https://transparencyreport.io/candidates/rachel-fetty-anderson-wv-2026.md) — Democratic
- [Shelley Moore Capito](https://transparencyreport.io/candidates/shelley-moore-capito-wv-2026.md) — Republican

## Sources

- Official Campaign Website – Shelley Wellons Moore Capito: https://shelleymoorecapito.com/

Last updated: 2026-07-19T20:28:46.196Z

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Source: Transparency Report — https://transparencyreport.io/candidates/shelley-moore-capito-west-virginia-r-2026
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