Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., launched her 2026 reelection campaign, facing a GOP primary challenge and Democratic opponents.

U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., has filed to run for a third term, announcing her reelection bid in Charleston on January 21, 2026. The longtime Republican lawmaker, who has served in Congress since 2001, emphasized her leadership roles in the Senate, including chairing the Environment and Public Works Committee, and her support for tax cuts, energy, and border security. She faces a Republican primary challenge from state Sen. Tom Willis, a former Green Beret and 2018/2024 Senate contender, who criticizes her conservatism. Capito has strong party backing and raised nearly $500,000 in late 2025, leaving her with $4.35 million in cash-on-hand. Democratic challengers include Rachel Fetty Anderson and Rio Phillips. The May 12 primary is set, with voter registration ending April 21.