Capito Wins West Virginia GOP Senate Primary

Republican Sen. Shelley Moore Capito easily defeated five challengers in West Virginia's GOP Senate primary on Tuesday, securing her party's nomination for a third term in the solidly Republican state. Capito received President Trump's endorsement, which she highlighted throughout her campaign.

" The National Republican Senatorial Committee also praised her victory and alignment with the president. The two-term senator, who previously served in the House, comes from a political family. Her late father was a former governor and congressman.

Capito defeated state Sen. Tom Willis, who had campaigned on the need for change and criticized career politicians. " Trump also highlighted her victory on social media. West Virginia has shifted dramatically toward the GOP in recent years. Trump carried the state by more than 40 points in the 2024 presidential election.

Nonpartisan forecasters rate the general election contest as solidly Republican, with the GOP holding a 53-47 Senate majority.

Nebraska moved closer to the Senate matchup they preferred as Cindy Burbank won the party's primary. Burbank has said she will drop out and endorse independent Dan Osborn, who will then face incumbent GOP Sen. Pete Ricketts in November. Burbank’s victory gives Osborn a clearer path in the race, according to Politico.

Osborn, who ran as an independent, has positioned himself as a challenger to the Republican incumbent in the state. The Democratic primary for a key House district in Nebraska remained too close to call on Tuesday night. Results were still being tabulated with no clear winner projected.

Capito will face former Morgantown City Council member Rachel Fetty Anderson, who won the Democratic nomination by topping four rivals. Anderson's path to victory is considered steep in a state that has become overwhelmingly Republican. The senator has emphasized her work on jobs, affordability, border security and shared values during the campaign.

She has spotlighted her support from Trump as a key asset heading into the general election. " — Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (Fox News) West Virginia's State Capitol stands beside the Kanawha River in Charleston. The state was once dominated by Democrats but is now considered dark red in national politics.