U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito of West Virginia used her social media platform on March 26, 2026, to highlight local advancements in cybersecurity, support for female athletes, and concerns over a federal department shutdown.
In a post at 18:34 UTC, Capito praised Marshall University’s leadership in cybersecurity, stating, “So encouraging to see @marshallu continue to develop into the foremost leader in cybersecurity. I’ve been with them every step of the way and will continue to do so. Glad this conference is happening at Marshall in Huntington, WV.”
Later that evening at 20:27 UTC, she addressed the International Olympic Committee’s recent policy decisions regarding female athletes: “I applaud @iocmedia for choosing to follow commonsense policy to protect female athletes at the @Olympics. This is a positive step forward in protecting female athletes.”
At 20:57 UTC on the same day, Capito commented on ongoing funding issues within the Department of Homeland Security: “We are now on Day 41 of the @DHSgov Democrat Shutdown. We have voted time and time again to fund the department, yet Democrats continue to block this critical funding. It’s time to get the hard-working men and women of @DHSgov paid, so they can focus on their jobs and provide”
Capito is recognized as the first woman elected to represent West Virginia in the U.S. Senate and has focused her career on public service for her state (official website). She serves on several key Senate committees and has prioritized infrastructure investment, energy development, broadband expansion, and community support (official website). A seventh-generation West Virginian who grew up in Glen Dale, Capito holds degrees from Duke University and the University of Virginia (official website).