May 22, 2013
Running for (announced Nov. 25, 2012)
Rep. Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.)
- District: 2nd District, Central -- Charleston, Eastern Panhandle
- Residence: Charleston
- Born: November 26, 1953; Glen Dale, W.Va.
- Religion: Presbyterian
- Family: Husband, Charles L. Capito Jr.; three children
- Education: Duke U., B.S. 1975 (zoology); U. of Virginia, M.Ed. 1976 (counselor education)
- Military Service: None
- Political Highlights: W.Va. House, 1997-2001; U.S. House, 2001-present
- Elected: Elected: 2000 (7th term)
- Committee Assignments: Financial Services (Financial Institutions & Consumer Credit - Chairwoman; Housing and Insurance); Transportation & Infrastructure (Highways & Transit; Railroads, Pipelines & Hazardous Materials; Water Resources & Environment)
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State Information: 2nd District, Central -- Charleston, Eastern Panhandle
| Year | Election | Candidate | Votes | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | general | Shelley Capito (R) | 158,206 | 69.8% |
| Howard Swint (D) | 68,560 | 30.2% |
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Independent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Barack Obama: 38% | Mitt Romney: 60% | |
| 2008 | Barack Obama: 44% | John McCain: 55% |
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