Senator Shelley Moore Capito, the first woman elected to the U.S. Senate from West Virginia and a longtime public servant, shared several updates with her constituents on April 3, 2026, addressing both matters of faith and state importance.
In a post marking Good Friday, Capito wrote, “On this Good Friday, we reflect on the ultimate sacrifice of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and the depth of his love for us. May this day of remembrance prepare our hearts for the holy weekend ahead, and I pray that all West Virginians are able to spend this blessed time” (April 3, 2026).
Later that day, Capito expressed condolences following a mining incident in West Virginia. She stated: “My heart goes out to the family and friends of West Virginia coal miner, Aaron Warrix, who lost his life in a mining incident this week. Aaron embodied the very heart and spirit of our state, and I am deeply grateful for his courage and dedication. Our hardworking miners do so” (April 3, 2026).
Capito also announced new federal support for local infrastructure: “BIG NEWS: Thrilled to announce that funding from the Competitive Highway Bridge Program, which I helped establish in the appropriations process, will support the much-needed replacement of the Dunbar Toll Bridge in Kanawha County. Read my full statement below “ (April 3, 2026).
Senator Capito’s career has been defined by her focus on serving West Virginians through roles on key Senate committees such as Appropriations; Commerce, Science & Transportation; and Environment & Public Works. She is known for championing infrastructure investment—such as highway bridge projects—energy development initiatives important to coal miners like Aaron Warrix’s community; broadband expansion; and broad-based community support (official website). A seventh-generation West Virginian who grew up in Glen Dale with deep roots in the state’s culture (official website), Capito holds degrees from Duke University and the University of Virginia (official website). She is married to Charles Capito with whom she shares three children and several grandchildren (official website).
