Bob Good | |
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| Chair of the House Freedom Caucus | |
| In office January 1, 2024 – September 17, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Scott Perry |
| Succeeded by | Andy Harris |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 5th district | |
| Assumed office January 3, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Denver Riggleman |
| Member of the Campbell County Board of Supervisors from the Sunburst district | |
| In office January 1, 2016 – December 31, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Steven M. Shockley |
| Succeeded by | Steven W. Shockley |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Robert George Good September 11, 1965 Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Tracey Good (m. 1988) |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | Liberty University (BS, MBA) |
| Website | House website |
Robert George Good[1] (born September 11, 1965)[2] is an American politician from the Commonwealth of Virginia. A member of the Republican Party, he is currently the U.S. representative from Virginia's 5th congressional district. Prior to his election to Congress, Good served as a member of the Board of Supervisors in Campbell County, Virginia, for three years. He also worked at his alma mater, Liberty University, and for Citi.
Good was first elected to Congress in 2020, after defeating incumbent Denver Riggleman in the Republican primary. Good supported the removal of Kevin McCarthy as Speaker of the House and became chair of the House Freedom Caucus in January 2024. He also endorsed Ron DeSantis in the 2024 Republican Party presidential primaries.
Good faced a primary challenge from state senator John McGuire, who was endorsed by Donald Trump.[3] McGuire's victory was certified on July 2, by a margin of 370 votes.[4] Good requested a recount, which he subsequently lost.[4][5][6] Good resigned as chair of the Freedom Caucus on September 17, 2024.
- ^ "Robert George Good (R)". Virginia Elections Database. Retrieved October 29, 2024.
- ^ Marcos, Cristina (November 30, 2020). "Rep.-elect Bob Good (R-Va.-05)". The Hill. Archived from the original on September 4, 2021. Retrieved December 1, 2020.
- ^ "Trump-endorsed McGuire defeats Good in narrow 5th District GOP primary". Cardinal News. June 24, 2024.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Virginia 5th Congressional District Primary Election Results". New York Times. June 18, 2024.
- ^ Mutnick, Ally; Beavers, Olivia (August 1, 2024). "Recount confirms Bob Good's loss after GOP rallies to oust one of their own". Politico.