U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito highlighted recent developments in West Virginia through a series of posts on her social media account, focusing on advancements in cancer research and tax relief for families.
On April 14, 2026, Capito posted about the inaugural IDeA State Cancer Trainee Conference hosted by West Virginia University (WVU) in Morgantown. She wrote, “Thrilled to see almost 200 people in attendance at the very first IDeA State Cancer Trainee Conference hosted by @WestVirginiaU in Morgantown. With WVU at the forefront of cancer research, The IDeA program plays a vital role in advancing academic innovation and expanding https://t.co/u83GjYPxHj”.
The following day, Capito addressed Tax Day and the impact of new tax policies for residents. On April 15, she stated, “Today is Tax Day, and this year West Virginia families are seeing major wins. Thanks to the Working Families Tax Cuts, families across the state can take advantage of a number of valuable deductions. These historic tax cuts are helping Americans to keep more of their https://t.co/UVmrCo2Pxa”. Later that same day, she reiterated her support for these measures with another post: “Much to look forward to this Tax Day, thanks to the Working Families Tax Cuts. https://t.co/T4ueiA0eBk”.
Shelley Moore Capito has built her career around public service for West Virginia and was the first woman elected to represent the state in the U.S. Senate (official website). She serves on several Senate committees including Appropriations; Commerce, Science, and Transportation; and Environment and Public Works (official website). Capito is known for championing infrastructure investment, energy development, broadband expansion, and community support within West Virginia.
Born in Glen Dale as a seventh-generation West Virginian (official website), Capito earned degrees from Duke University and the University of Virginia before beginning her political career (official website). She lives with her husband Charles; together they have three children and multiple grandchildren (official website).