U.S. Senate · West Virginia

Incumbent: Shelley Moore Capito (Republican) · Incumbent renominated
General election Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026

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The candidates

Shelley Moore Capito

Republican · Incumbent

Incumbent U.S. senator (2015–present).

Background via Wikipedia race page · its cited source: thehill.com

Rachel Fetty Anderson

Democratic

Former Morgantown city council member.

Background via Wikipedia race page · its cited source: candidates.wvsos.gov

S. Marshall Wilson

Constitution

Former Republican state delegate (2016–2020) and candidate for governor in 2020 and 2024.

Background via Wikipedia race page · its cited source: candidates.wvsos.gov

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Where they stand: Capito vs. Anderson

Topic rows are grouped by Vote Book; the headings and quoted words are each candidate’s own, with the source under each one. “As reported” means a news outlet’s description, not an exact quote. A yellow tag means no public position was found on that topic.

Energy & environment
CapitoNo public position foundAnderson

Data Centers

End special treatment for hyperscale data centers. Data centers are being forced on our communities without local consent. Our Senators have encouraged data center development. We will fight for a moratorium on data center development. We will support our communities to reclaim local control over standards, zoning and …
Original: fettyandersonforsenate.com/issues (accessed Oct 16, 2026)

Energy

The government must encourage investment in sustainable energy, and encourage ethical management of coal power plants.
Original: fettyandersonforsenate.com/issues (accessed Oct 16, 2026)

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Farms & rural
CapitoNo public position foundAnderson

Agriculture

Agriculture is a priority industry and the economic and personal wellbeing of the American farmer must be prioritized as a vital security interest for the American people.
Original: fettyandersonforsenate.com/issues (accessed Oct 16, 2026)
Elections, ethics & government
CapitoNo public position foundAnderson

Campaign Funding (Citizens United)

Candidates should not be allowed to take money from foreign governments or corporations.
Original: fettyandersonforsenate.com/issues (accessed Oct 16, 2026)
Families & communities
CapitoNo public position foundAnderson

Children and Families

Investing in the health, safety, welfare, and education of infants, children, and young people must be our number one priority.
Original: fettyandersonforsenate.com/issues (accessed Oct 16, 2026)

Other candidates on the ballot

S. Marshall Wilson (Constitution)

No public position found

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Official voting records

The same nine Senate votes (or three House votes) are shown for every current member of Congress running, so records can be compared across races. Click a roll call for the official tally.

Shelley Moore Capito: key votes as U.S. Senator

MeasureCapito
Laken Riley Act (S. 5) — detain migrants charged with theft/violent crimesYea
GENIUS Act (S. 1582) — stablecoin regulationYea
One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1) — tax & spending reconciliationYea
Rescissions Act of 2025 (H.R. 4) — cancel foreign aid & public broadcasting fundsYea
FY2026 NDAA (S. 2296) — defense authorizationYea
Continuing appropriations to end the 2025 shutdown (H.R. 5371)Yea
FY2026 consolidated appropriations (H.R. 7148)Yea
Housing supply bill (H.R. 6644)Yea
2026 reconciliation bill (S. 2)Yea

Pulled from official roll-call records · Congress.gov profile & full record.

No congressional voting record for: Rachel Fetty Anderson, S. Marshall Wilson. State legislative or local records are not yet compiled.