Senator Shelley Moore Capito, the first woman elected to the U.S. Senate from West Virginia, recently shared updates on her legislative work and community engagement through a series of posts on her social media account.
On March 30, 2026, Capito reflected on her long-standing collaboration with Representative Sam Graves, stating, “I’ve been privileged to work alongside @RepSamGraves since we were sworn into the House together in 2000. I look forward to finishing our work to pass meaningful infrastructure legislation during this Congress, and I wish him a very happy and well-earned retirement.”
Later that day, she highlighted her recent meeting with students from West Virginia Wesleyan College: “Wonderful to meet with @WVWesleyan students recently. Wesleyan plays such an important role in educating and preparing the next generation of leaders in our state, and I am always grateful to hear about their experiences.”
On March 31, 2026, Capito announced new legislative efforts focused on highway safety: “ICYMI: Recently joined Senator @JohnCornyn to introduce Dalilah’s Law Act to help protect American families and keep our highways safe. More details on what the bill does here:”
Capito has dedicated her career to public service for West Virginia as noted by her official biography (source). She serves on several Senate committees including Appropriations; Commerce, Science, and Transportation; and Environment and Public Works. Her priorities include infrastructure investment and community support (source). Capito is a seventh-generation West Virginian who grew up in Glen Dale. She holds degrees from Duke University (bachelor’s) and the University of Virginia (master’s in education). In addition to her professional achievements, she is married with three children and multiple grandchildren (source).
