U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, the first woman elected to the U.S. Senate from West Virginia, posted a series of statements on March 24, 2026, expressing her support for Sen. Markwayne Mullin’s confirmation as Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and congratulating the West Virginia University women’s basketball team.
In her initial post at 00:37 UTC, Capito highlighted her experiences working with Mullin and endorsed his new role: “While serving alongside @SenMullin, I have seen firsthand his unwavering commitment to keeping our nation safe. His love for his country and sense of duty are unmatched. I am confident that he will make a great Secretary of @DHSgov, and I was proud to vote to confirm him this https://t.co/mJnC3wG3Au”.
Shortly after, at 00:47 UTC, Capito shared a link to her full statement regarding her vote: “My full statement on my vote to confirm Sen. Mullin as our next @DHSgov Secretary:
https://t.co/uGf74aFKEC”.
Later that night at 01:22 UTC, Capito turned attention to local sports with a message for the West Virginia University women’s basketball team: “Huge congrats to @WVUWBB on a great season. Win or lose, West Virginia is so proud of you! “.
Capito has dedicated her career to public service in West Virginia and serves on several Senate committees including Appropriations; Commerce, Science, and Transportation; and Environment and Public Works (official website). She is known for championing infrastructure investment, energy development, broadband expansion, and community support initiatives. A seventh-generation West Virginian who grew up in Glen Dale, Capito holds degrees from Duke University and the University of Virginia (official website). She resides in West Virginia with her husband Charles; they have three children and multiple grandchildren.
