John McGuire | |
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&sq=Envato&lang=en&file=File:John_mcguire_sept_18_2023_dominion_club_rally_(cropped).png) McGuire in 2023 | |
| Member-elect of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 5th district | |
| Assuming office January 3, 2025 | |
| Succeeding | Bob Good |
| Member of the Virginia Senate from the 10th district | |
| Assumed office January 10, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Ghazala Hashmi (redistricted) |
| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the 56th district | |
| In office January 10, 2018 – January 10, 2024 | |
| Succeeded by | Tom Garrett |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Joseph McGuire III August 24, 1968 Richmond, Virginia, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Tracy McGuire |
| Children | 5 |
| Education | Northwest Florida State College |
| Website | Official website |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1988–1998 |
| Unit | &sq=Envato&lang=en&file=File:United_States_Navy_Special_Warfare_insignia.png){kind=small} U.S. Navy SEALs |
John Joseph McGuire III (born August 24, 1968)[1] is an American politician and businessman who is a member of the Virginia State Senate.
McGuire was elected to the Virginia House of Delegates in 2017, and represented the old 56th district which comprised areas to the North and West of Richmond, Virginia. He was then elected to the newly redrawn 10th Senate district in 2023.[2]
McGuire was a candidate for the United States House of Representatives in Virginia's 5th congressional district in the 2024 election, having previously defeated the incumbent Bob Good in the Republican primary.[3] The final vote tally saw McGuire beating Good by 374 votes, with election results being certified on July 2.[4] McGuire's win was upheld in a recount requested by Good.[4][5][6] McGuire, on November 5th, won against his Democratic opponent Gloria Witt, becoming Member-elect of the U.S. House of Representatives.[7] He will assume office on January 3, 2025, succeeding current Representative Bob Good.
- ^ "Bio for John J. McGuire III". Virginia House of Delegates. Retrieved January 21, 2018.
- ^ Laukaitis, Tobi (May 7, 2023). "Del. John McGuire wins four-way contest for Republican nomination for state Senate seat". Cardinal News. Retrieved January 28, 2024.
- ^ Beavers, Olivia; Mutnick, Ally (February 21, 2024). "Inside Kevin McCarthy's vengeance operation against the Republicans who fired him". Politico.
- ^ a b Vozzella, Laura (August 1, 2024). "Trump-backed McGuire prevails over Good in rural Virginia recount". The Washington Post. Archived from the original on August 2, 2024. Retrieved August 2, 2024.
- ^ "Trump-endorsed McGuire narrowly defeats Good in 5th District GOP primary". Cardinal News. June 24, 2024. Retrieved June 26, 2024.
- ^ Mutnick, Ally; Beavers, Olivia (August 1, 2024). "Recount confirms Bob Good's loss after GOP rallies to oust one of their own". Politico.
- ^ Progress, JASON ARMESTO The Daily (November 5, 2024). "McGuire handily wins Virginia's 5th District". The Daily Progress. Retrieved November 9, 2024.