West Virginia midterm election 2026: Rachel Fetty Anderson, the Democrat challenging Shelley Moore Capito, has just 2.24% of funds compared to her Republican rival

Rachel Fetty Anderson is the Democratic candidate challenging Republican Sen. Shelley Moore Capito in West Virginia’s November 3, 2026, US Senate election. A public interest attorney and former Morgantown City Council member, Anderson says her campaign will focus on health care, human rights, support for people with disabilities and government accountability, according to Rachel Fetty Anderson’s official campaign website.

Anderson said that she wanted to improve Medicare, Medicaid and Tricare. She also supports more assistance for families and caregivers who look after children, older adults and people with disabilities. On government spending, Anderson says federal funds should be used for constitutional purposes and calls for greater accountability over public money. Her platform also addresses workers’ rights, Social Security, education, agriculture and environmental concerns.

Who is Rachel Fetty Anderson?

Rachel Fetty Anderson is a public interest attorney who has represented children and families, victims of domestic violence, students who need special education services and people with disabilities. She was elected to the Morgantown City Council in 2017 and served until 2021, according to West Virginia Public Broadcasting’s 2026 voter guide.


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Anderson is the competitor for the US Senate seat in West Virginia after serving on Morgantown City Council after she worked as a public interest attorney. She is currently challenging Republican Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, who has held the seat since 2015. Her campaign is focused on health care, human rights, and support for people with disabilities.

How Shelley Moore Capito’s campaign finances compare with Rachel Fetty Anderson’s

Capito’s campaign reported $7,314,563.44 in total receipts and $6,714,017.43 in total disbursements. It had $3,071,076.35 in cash on hand as of October 14, according to the FEC.

Fetty Anderson’s campaign reported $164,557.53 in total receipts and $135,872.68 in total disbursements. Her campaign had $35,681.48 in cash on hand on the same date. Fetty Anderson has just about 2.24 percent of funds compared to Capito.

Other candidates in the West Virginia Senate race have also reported campaign receipts. Republican Jonathan Derrick Evans reported $1.06 million, followed by Republican Thomas Edward Willis II with $641,739 and Democrat Zachary C. Shrewsbury with $511,968.

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Constitution Party candidate S. Marshall Wilson reported $65,287, while independent candidate Rio Phillips reported $13,776. Republican Janet McNulty reported $6,880, and Republican Alexander Gaaserud reported $3,000. Republican Bryan McKinney’s listing showed no receipts and no processed data for the period.

Anderson’s family and background

Anderson is the eldest child of her family. Her parents had six children and they also struggled with mental health issues, domestic violence, and economic insecurity. She became the guardian of a sibling at 20 years old, the guardian of her nephew in her thirties, and later adopted her in her forties.