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Senate United States

Shelley Capito

U.S. Senator West Virginia
Republican
In office since 2015 Born November 26, 1953 Age 72
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Biography

Shelley Capito is a Republican U.S. Senator from West Virginia, serving since 2015. Previously served in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Career Timeline

2021–Present
U.S. SenatorCurrent
United States Senate · West Virginia
2015–2021
U.S. Senator
United States Senate · West Virginia
2001–2015
U.S. Representative
United States House of Representatives · WV-2

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