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Senator from US Congress district SD-WV
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Shelley Moore Capito is a prominent Republican Senator representing West Virginia's 2nd congressional district. Born on November 26, 1953, in Glen Dale, West Virginia, she has spent her life immersed in public service and advocacy for her state. Before her tenure in the Senate, Capito served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2001 to 2015, where she demonstrated a commitment to economic development and infrastructure improvements in West Virginia. Elected to the Senate in 2015, she became the first woman to represent the state in the U.S. Senate. A staunch advocate for conservative values, Capito focuses on issues like job creation, healthcare, and education. Her leadership and dedication have made her a prominent figure within the Republican Party.read less
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