Tom Willis, a political figure in West Virginia, used his Twitter account on May 9, 2026, to call for the retirement of U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito. In a series of posts, Willis addressed voters in West Virginia and encouraged them to support change in the state’s political landscape.
In his first tweet posted at 11:49 a.m., Willis stated, “Retire Shelley Moore Capito. It’s time for change, West Virginia. The entire country is rooting for us. Please Share “.
Later that day at 1:18 p.m., Willis thanked a supporter for campaign material and reiterated his message, writing, “Thank you to @ZenWeck for this amazing music video. Absolutely incredible work. Now let’s retire Shelley Moore Capito. The entire country is watching West Virginia right now. Vote today or Tuesday, May 12.” He also tagged several other users in this post.
In a subsequent tweet at 1:29 p.m., Willis wrote, “Enough of career politicians. Let’s make history together. Retire Capito, West Virginia. “
Shelley Moore Capito has served as the senior United States Senator from West Virginia since 2015 and is a member of the Republican Party. Her tenure follows previous service as a U.S. Representative from the state beginning in 2001.
