2026 election · U.S. Senate
2026 West Virginia Senate race
Incumbent: Shelley Moore Capito (Republican) — see their approval score, record, and voting history on their page.
Declared candidates
Source: FEC candidate filingsStated positions (7) ▾
- Abortion: Holds a generally pro-life record, has supported measures like protecting infant survivors of abortion and opposes federal funding for Planned Parenthood. [1]
- Budget & Fiscal Policy: Supports a balanced budget amendment, spending restraint, and efforts to reduce the national debt. [1][2][3]
- Economic Policy (Biden Administration Criticism): Criticizes Biden administration economic policies ('Bidenomics') as harmful to American families and advocates Republican alternatives. [1][2]
- Energy: Supports expanding domestic energy production to lower gas prices and promote economic growth. [1][2]
- Foreign Policy & Military Authority: Supports the President's authority to conduct military action abroad without immediate congressional authorization, as shown by her vote against a war powers resolution on Iran. [1]
- Immigration: Supports stronger border security measures including wall construction, restarting Trump-era immigration policies, and voter ID/election integrity legislation. [1][2]
- Taxation: Supports permanent tax reform and extending tax cuts, including proposals like eliminating taxes on tips. [1][2]
Public polling
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