Shelley Moore Capito

Shelley Moore Capito (born November 26, 1953) is an American politician. On January 3, 2015, she became the junior U.S. Senator from West Virginia. She was in the United States House of Representatives from 2001 to 2015. She was in the West Virginia state legislature from 1996 to 2000.

Shelley Moore Capito
United States Senator from West Virginia
Incumbent
Assumed office January 3, 2015
Preceded by	Jay Rockefeller
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from West Virginia's 2nd district
In office January 3, 2001 – January 3, 2015
Preceded by	Bob Wise
Succeeded by	Alex Mooney
Member of the West Virginia House of Representatives from the 31st district
In office December 1, 1996 – December 1, 2000
Personal details
Born	(1953-11-26)November 26, 1953 Glen Dale, West Virginia
Political party	Republican
Spouse(s)	Charles Capito
Children	Charles Moore Shelley
Alma mater	Duke University University of Virginia
Occupation	Politician
Website	www.capito.senate.gov

Capito was born on November 26, 1953 in Glen Dale, West Virginia. Her father was former Governor of West Virginia Arch A. Moore, Jr.. She was educated at the Holton-Arms School, Duke University, and the University of Virginia. She is married to Charles Capito. They have three children.

Shelley Moore Capito Media

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  Capito with President George W. Bush in 2004

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  Capito surveys safe drinking water with a FEMA contingent and U.S. Air Force Col. Jerome Gouhin.

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  Capito gained large majorities of the vote along the Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Virginia borders.

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  Capito Congressional photo 2013

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  Capito with President Donald Trump in 2019

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  Capito addressing CPAC in 2013

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  Capito meets with President Biden in the Oval Office during discussions about an infrastructure bill.

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  Capito meets with Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh, July 2018

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