Shelley Capito wins Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in West Virginia

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Shelley Capito wins Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in West Virginia.

By The Associated Press May 12, 2026, 7:58 PM WASHINGTON -- Shelley Capito wins Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in West Virginia.

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