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May 13, 2026
Sen. Shelley Moore Capito Secures GOP Nomination in West Virginia Primary
- Senator Shelley Moore Capito won the West Virginia GOP primary, defeating five challengers.
- Her campaign was significantly supported by President Trump's endorsement, emphasizing job protection and conservative values.
- Capito is now favored to win the November midterm elections in a solidly Republican state.
3 Sources
- Shelley Moore Capito wins West Virginia GOP Senate primary with Trump's endorsement backing her bidMay 13, 2026 at 12:01 AM · Fox News
- Shelley Capito wins Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in West VirginiaMay 13, 2026 at 8:12 AM · ABC News
- Shelley Moore Capito easily wins West Virginia GOP Senate primaryMay 13, 2026 at 1:25 PM · The Hill