Incumbent U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito is projected to win the Republican primary for West Virginia’s U.S. Senate seat, according to Decision Desk HQ and NBC projections cited by multiple outlets. Capito defeats a crowded Republican field in the primary and is set to face no opposition beyond the general-election process this fall. The Hill reports she earns about 66.5% of the vote, indicating a clear margin over her top competitor, state Sen. Tom Willis (R). Bloomberg likewise describes Capito’s victory as projected by NBC. Fox News emphasizes that Capito received strong support from President Donald Trump, noting his endorsement of her candidacy. Across the sources, there is agreement that Capito, the sitting senator, advances as the GOP nominee for the general election. No sources provide details on other primary contenders beyond referencing a competitive field, and no one contests the core outcome that Capito is the projected winner of the GOP primary.
Shelley Moore Capito projected to win West Virginia GOP Senate primary
Incumbent U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito is projected to win the Republican primary for West Virginia’s U.S. Senate seat, according to Decision Desk HQ and NBC projections cited by multiple outlets. C...
- Shelley Moore Capito is the projected winner of the West Virginia Republican U.S. Senate primary.
- Multiple outlets cite projections from Decision Desk HQ and/or NBC.
- Capito is reported to receive about 66.5% of the vote.
- State Sen. Tom Willis (R) is cited as Capito’s top competitor.
- President Donald Trump endorses or backs Capito’s nomination.
Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) was projected to win the Republican primary for U.S. Senate in West Virginia, according to Decision Desk HQ, setting the stage for her reelection this fall. The first-term senator easily defeated a crowded primary field, getting 66.5 percent of the vote, with her top competitor, state Sen. Tom Willis (R),...
3 months agoSen. Shelley Moore Capito secures the GOP Senate nomination in West Virginia's primary, backed by President Trump's complete and total endorsement.
3 months agoIncumbent Shelley Moore Capito, who was endorsed by President Trump, is projected to win the Republican Senate primary in West Virginia, according to NBC.
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