Shelley Moore Capito is an American politician serving as the senior United States Senator from West Virginia. She was first elected to the Senate in 2014 and is a member of the Republican Party. Before her Senate career, Capito served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2001 to 2015, representing West Virginia's 2nd congressional district. Capito is known for her work on issues such as infrastructure, education, and healthcare. She is the first woman to be elected to the U.S. Senate from West Virginia, breaking new ground for female representation in the state.