Shelley Moore Capito
Shelley Wellons Moore Capito is an American politician serving as the senior United States senator from West Virginia. A member of the Republican Party, Capito served from 2001 to 2015 as the U.S. representative from West Virginia's 2nd congressional district. She is the daughter of three-term West Virginia governor and six-term U.S. representative Arch Alfred Moore Jr.
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Background
Born
1953-11-26, Glen Dale
Education
Duke University, University of Virginia, University of Virginia School of Education and Human Development
Prior Occupations
politician, school counselor
Positions Held
United States representative, Member of the West Virginia House of Delegates, United States senator
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Country
United States
Chamber
Senate
Party
Republican
State
West Virginia
Status
Current member
In office since
2001
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