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Shelley Moore Capito

Sen · Republican · WV

Shelley Moore Capito — Republican U.S. Senator from West Virginia (official headshot)

Where they stand

Every rated Senate member for the selected period — dots are members, the shaded band is the middle 50% of each party, the tick is the party median.

Trend vs. medians

Shelley Moore Capito's score per year against the Senate, party, and Congress-wide medians (rated members only).

By issue category

Shelley Moore Capito vs. the Republican median and the Senate median, per issue category.

Standout votes

Votes where Shelley Moore Capito broke from the Republican majority in the Senate.

Detailed score tables

Year

Score

Role

Party

Dist.

2025
71.61
Sen
R
2024
51.65
Sen
R
2023
62.50
Sen
R
2022
51.16
Sen
R

Year

2025
100.00
86.96
100.00
60.00
60.00
100.00
100.00
52.05
100.00
2024
100.00
100.00
100.00
100.00
100.00
100.00
22.81
2023
100.00
100.00
100.00
100.00
66.67
75.00
100.00
28.57
100.00
2022
100.00
75.00
100.00
80.00
80.00
66.67
100.00
20.00
66.67

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sen. Shelley Moore Capito's voting record?

Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) earned a 72% ILA score for 2025, falling below the 80% benchmark for alignment with limited-government principles. Across 4 years rated, Shelley Moore Capito's lifetime ILA score averages 59%. Shelley Moore Capito serves West Virginia in the U.S. Senate.

How aligned is Shelley Moore Capito with limited-government principles?

Shelley Moore Capito earned a 72% ILA score in 2025. Shelley Moore Capito fell below the 80% benchmark for alignment with limited-government principles.

What is Shelley Moore Capito's ILA score?

Shelley Moore Capito has a 72% ILA score for 2025. Across 4 years rated, Shelley Moore Capito's lifetime average is 59%.

Where does Shelley Moore Capito serve?

Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) serves West Virginia in the U.S. Senate as a Republican.

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