Shelley Moore Capito Wins West Virginia GOP Senate Primary With Trump Backing
Sen. Shelley Moore Capito won the West Virginia Republican Senate primary on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, securing the GOP nomination and strengthening Republicans' hold on the Senate.[1]
Capito defeated five GOP challengers, including state Sen. Tom Willis, to clinch the party's nomination for a third six-year term.[1] She campaigned with and publicly touted a "complete and total" endorsement from former President Donald Trump as a centerpiece of her bid.[1]
Capito is seeking a third six-year term after two terms in the Senate.[1] West Virginia is rated a solidly Republican Senate contest, and the GOP holds a 53-47 majority in the chamber, making the primary outcome pivotal for control in November.[1]
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- On Tuesday, May 12, 2026, Sen. Shelley Moore Capito won the West Virginia Republican Senate primary, according to the Associated Press.
- Capito defeated five GOP challengers, including state Sen. Tom Willis, to secure the party’s nomination for a third six-year term.
- Capito campaigned on and publicly touted a "complete and total" endorsement from President Donald Trump.
- West Virginia is rated a solidly Republican Senate contest, and the GOP currently holds a 53-47 majority in the chamber.
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