Shelley Moore Capito

Where they stand

Slightly right, from their votes in Congress (DW-NOMINATE, Voteview). Senate roll-call votes, 119th Congress.

Source: data · how scores are linked to one scale.

Donor-based DIME score: slightly right.

AI read of their current public record: moderately right.

Voting record in Congress

In the Senate (119th Congress, 915 votes): missed 1.9% of votes, voted with their party 99.3% of the time.

Sponsored 29 bills (1 became law), mostly on health, environmental protection, taxation.

Source: Voteview.

Outside spending

Independent groups reported $648K supporting and $0 opposing Shelley Moore Capito.

Source: FEC independent expenditures.

Endorsements

Endorsed by Donald Trump (source).

• Executive branch officials: Donald Trump
• U.S. senators: Jim Justice
• U.S. representatives: Carol Miller, Riley Moore
• Organizations: AIPAC, Maggie's List, Log Cabin Republicans, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, West Virginia Chamber of Commerce

More about Shelley Moore Capito

Campaign website · Wikipedia · Ballotpedia

Also running

• Rachel Fetty Anderson · Democrat

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Quick answers

What party is Shelley Moore Capito?

Shelley Moore Capito is running as a Republican.

Is Shelley Moore Capito the incumbent?

Yes. Shelley Moore Capito currently holds this office.

Who is Shelley Moore Capito running against?

Rachel Fetty Anderson, for West Virginia U.S. Senate.

Is Shelley Moore Capito liberal or conservative?

On SpectrumVote's left–right scale, Shelley Moore Capito is slightly right, from their votes in Congress (DW-NOMINATE, Voteview). This comes from published research, not our opinion.

Should I vote for Shelley Moore Capito?

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