Senator Shelley Moore Capito, the first woman elected to the U.S. Senate from West Virginia, shared personal and professional updates on her social media account on April 16, 2026.
In a post made at 17:16 UTC, Capito celebrated a family milestone: “We have a 16 year old in the Capito crew! Happy (belated) Sweet 16 to our first grandchild, Celia! Great to spend time together on her birthday yesterday.” According to her official biography, Capito and her husband Charles have three children and multiple grandchildren.
Later that day at 17:56 UTC, Capito expressed support for the president’s foreign policy initiatives: “I fully support @POTUS’ overseas operations. This mission to defang a dangerous regime and ensure they never get a nuclear weapon is making the world a safer place.”
At 19:41 UTC, Capito highlighted her attendance at a congressional event focused on youth engagement: “Had the chance to attend the Cherry Blossom Congressional Reception last night! Always a pleasure to visit with these bright young women, especially our West Virginia delegate, Marah from Martinsburg.”
Capito has dedicated her career to public service for West Virginia and serves on several Senate committees including Appropriations; Commerce, Science, and Transportation; and Environment and Public Works. She champions infrastructure investment, energy development, broadband expansion, and community support (official website). A seventh-generation West Virginian who grew up in Glen Dale, she holds degrees from Duke University and the University of Virginia.
