2026 West Virginia Senatorial race: debates and news coverage


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Abortion     Tom Willis: Complete ban on abortion except for life of the mother.

Budget & Economy     Tom Willis: Reckless spending is bankrupting our future.

Civil Rights     Tom Willis: Ending DEI means freedom from tyranny in the classroom.

Drugs     Shelley Moore Capito: Concerned about impact of legalizing recreational cannabis.

Education     Tom Willis: Expand school choice and parental control.

Energy & Oil     Tom Willis: YES to West Virginia coal, gas, and energy independence!!

Foreign Policy     Tom Willis: Reaffirm US commitment to our friend and ally Israel.

Government Reform     Tom Willis: Turn judicial elections into partisan contests.

Gun Control     Tom Willis: No red flag laws; no weapon bans.

Health Care     Tom Willis: Would allow over-the-counter sale of ivermectin.

Homeland Security     Tom Willis: End woke policies in the military; honor the warrior ethos.

Immigration     Tom Willis: Against birthright citizenship; no amnesty ever.

Principles & Values     Shelley Moore Capito: Voted to confirm her son as United States Attorney.     Tom Willis: Protect right to live according to your faith.

Technology     Shelley Moore Capito: Calls for the resumption of spending for internet access.     Tom Willis: Big Tech and government should never censor your beliefs.

War & Peace     Tom Willis: Congress must approve military action except in self-defense.

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