# Shelley Moore Capito

> Shelley Moore Capito has served as U.S. Senator from West Virginia since 2015. She previously served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2001 to 2015. She is seeking a third Senate term in 2026.

## Key facts

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

## Biography

Shelley Moore Capito was born on November 26, 1953, in Glen Dale, West Virginia. She is the daughter of former West Virginia Governor Arch Moore. She earned her B.S. from Duke University and her M.Ed. from the University of Virginia. She served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2001 to 2015. She was elected to the U.S. Senate in 2014 and re-elected in 2020.

## Background

- Education: B.S., Duke University; M.Ed., University of Virginia
- Professional background: U.S. Senator (2015–present); U.S. Representative (2001–2015)
- Public service: West Virginia House of Delegates (1997–2001); U.S. Representative (2001–2015); U.S. Senator (2015–present)

## Opponents in this race

- [Shelley Moore Capito](https://transparencyreport.io/candidates/shelley-moore-capito-west-virginia-r-2026.md) — Republican
- [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

## Sources

- Senator Shelley Moore Capito — Official Senate Website: https://www.capito.senate.gov/
- Shelley Moore Capito — Bioguide Congress.gov: https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/C001047

Last updated: 2026-06-15T19:54:03.110Z

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