Senator Shelley Moore Capito shared a series of posts on March 18, 2026, addressing topics ranging from voter identification to federal funding and local economic development.
In a post at 15:44 UTC, Capito emphasized the importance of identification for voting in the United States. She wrote, “It’s simple, you need an ID: To travel To drive To get a library card To volunteer to shovel snow in NYC If you are voting in the United States, you should NEED AN ID.”
Later that day at 19:54 UTC, Capito criticized Democratic lawmakers regarding the ongoing government shutdown and its impact on several federal agencies. She stated, “Democrats have cut off resources for @TSA, @CISAgov, @FEMA, and the @USCG with this shutdown and the American people are paying the price. While Democrats continue to play games, employees are struggling. We need to fund DHS now!”
At 21:12 UTC on March 18, Capito highlighted her engagement with local officials by posting about a recent meeting. She said, “Great meeting with Mayor Jerry Marco of Elkins yesterday to hear about the exciting growth happening there.”
Shelley Moore Capito is a U.S. Senator representing West Virginia since 2015.