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May 12, 2026 West Virginia Republican Party State Primary

Candidates for U.S. Senate, West Virginia

Shelley Moore Capito - R

►Websiteshelleymoorecapito.com/

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Alexander Gaaserud - R

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Bryan McKinney - R

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Janet McNulty - R

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David Purkey - R

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Thomas "Tom" Willis - R

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Shelley Moore Capito

Bryan McKinney

Thomas "Tom" Willis

Biographical

General Philosophy

Personal and Family

Professional Experience

Civic Involvement

Political Experience

Religious Affiliation

Accomplishments and Awards

Educational Background

Military Service

Reasons & Objectives

Why I Am Running for Public Office

Goals If Elected

Areas to Concentrate On

Endorsments, Voting, Elections, Politics & Government

US House and Senate Term Limits

Foreign Policy

Iran

Israel

Israel, Hamas and Palestinian Conflict

Gaza

China

Russia

Ukraine

Jobs, Economy, Trade, Business, Industry & Agriculture

Economy

Jobs

Business

Small Businesses

Economic Stimulus

Big Tech Companies & Antitrust

Health & Medical

Medicare

Healthcare

Health & Medical Reform

Prescription Drugs

Rural Health Care

Health and Medical Insurance

Reducing Health Care Costs

Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Program

Alzheimer's Disease

Medical Malpractice Reform

Opioid Crisis

Education & Schools

Education

Critical Race Theory

Private Schools Vouchers and Funding

Student Debt & Forgiveness

Local Control Over Education

Historically Black Colleges

Vocational and Technical Education

Parental Involvement in Education

Rural Education

Environment & Climate Change

Clean Air and Water

Public Lands & Water

Carbon Capture Technology

Waste

Abortion, Pro-Life & Genetic Engineering

Abortion(Pro-Choice) v Pro-Life

Marijuana, Illegal Drugs, Alcohol, Cigarettes, Gambling & Prostitution

Metamphetamines and Opioids

Gun & Property Rights

Right to Own and Cary Guns - Second Amendment

Energy

Immigration, Border Security, Terrorism & Homeland Security

Immigrants, Refugees, & Asylum Seekers

The Wall, Border Security & Border Patrol

Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

Deportations

Infrastructure & Transportation

Transportation

Technology, Internet, Social Media, Science & Space

Big Tech Companies & Antitrust

TikTok

Rural Internet Access

Taxes

Business Tax Breaks and Incentives

Military, National Defense & Veterans

Veterans

Veterans Administration (VA)

Veteran Suicide

GI Bill & Veterans' Benefits