U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, representing West Virginia, recently highlighted several achievements and ongoing initiatives through a series of posts on her social media account.
On April 9, 2026, Capito recognized the work of local students by posting: “Awesome to see @WestVirginiaU students exhibiting their findings at the spring undergraduate research symposium.”
In a post dated April 11, 2026, she expressed appreciation for those involved in the Artemis II mission: “Grateful to the Artemis II crew for their courage and to the countless individuals who made this mission possible. This journey represents a historical achievement for humanity, and I’m proud of the critical role @NASAIVV_ERC played in its success. As West Virginia continues”
Later that same day, Capito referenced her legislative efforts related to Parkinson’s disease: “As the lead sponsor of the National Plan to End Parkinson’s Act, I’m glad to see the seating of the Advisory Council on Parkinson’s Research, Care, and Services. This #WorldParkinsonDay, let’s get to work moving the National Parkinson’s Project forward. Over 1.1M Americans are”
Senator Capito has dedicated her career to public service in West Virginia and serves on key Senate committees including Appropriations; Commerce, Science, and Transportation; and Environment and Public Works (official website). She is noted as the first woman elected to represent West Virginia in the U.S. Senate (official website). Her focus areas include infrastructure investment, energy development, broadband expansion, and community support.
Born in Glen Dale as a seventh-generation West Virginian (official website), Capito holds degrees from Duke University and the University of Virginia (official website). She is married with three children and multiple grandchildren.