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Shelley Capito
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Shelley Capito

Shelley Capito

(R)
Senator (WV)
About Shelley Capito

About Shelley

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Role Summary: U.S. Senator

U.S. Senators write and vote on federal laws. Each state has two senators, who serve six-year terms. Only the Senate confirms the President's nominees for judges and the cabinet, approves treaties, and holds impeachment trials.

Quick Facts
Party
Republican
Votes with party
100% · avg 97%
Age
72
Religion
Presbyterian
Birthplace
Glen Dale, WV
Residence
Charleston, WV
Born
November 26, 1953
Family
Husband: Charles; 3 Children: Charles, Moore, Shelley
Contact
304-347-5372capito@capitoforcongress.comwww.capito.senate.gov500 Virginia Street East Suite 950, Charleston, WV, 25301
Election Info
DistrictSenior Seat, WV
Current Term01/06/2015 – Present
First Elected11/04/2014
Last Elected11/03/2026
Education
BS, Zoology
Duke University
1975
MEd
University of Virginia
1976
Political Career4
Senator
United States Senate, West Virginia
2015-present
Representative
United States House of Representatives, West Virginia
2000-2014
Delegate
West Virginia State House of Delegates
1997-2000
Vice Chair
Senate Republican Conference, United States Senate
2025-present
Professional Background2
Director
Educational Information Center, West Virginia Board of Regents
1978-1980
College Counselor/Advisor
West Virginia State College
1976-1978
Organizations6
Community Council of the Kanawha Valley
Member
Kanawha County Republican Women
Member
League of Women Voters
Member
West Virginia Interagency Council for Early Intervention
Member
Read Aloud Program
Volunteer
Young Women's Christian Association of Charleston (YWCA)
Former President
Committees14
Committee on Appropriations
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Committee on Environment and Public Works
Committee on Rules and Administration
Subcommittee on Aviation, Space, and Innovation
Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies
Subcommittee on Communications, Media, and Broadband
Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Product Safety, and Data Security
Subcommittee on Defense
Subcommittee on Homeland Security
Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies
Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies
Subcommittee on Surface Transportation, Freight, Pipelines, and Safety
Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies
Recent votes5
HR 2347Survivor Justice Tax Prevention ActVoted YesHR 9340Ratepayer Protection ActVoted YesHR 7008Stop Insider Trading ActVoted YesS J Res 197A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2027; and Basic Health Program"Voted NoS 4668Protect College Sports Act of 2026Voted Yes
Quick Facts
Party
Republican
Votes with party
100% · avg 97%
Age
72
Religion
Presbyterian
Birthplace
Glen Dale, WV
Residence
Charleston, WV
Born
November 26, 1953
Family
Husband: Charles; 3 Children: Charles, Moore, Shelley
Contact
304-347-5372capito@capitoforcongress.comwww.capito.senate.gov500 Virginia Street East Suite 950, Charleston, WV, 25301