John McGuire | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 5th district | |
Assumed office January 3, 2025 | |
Preceded by | Bob Good |
Member of the Virginia Senate from the 10th district | |
In office January 10, 2024 – January 3, 2025 | |
Preceded by | Ghazala Hashmi (redistricted) |
Succeeded by | Luther Cifers |
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the 56th district | |
In office January 10, 2018 – January 10, 2024 | |
Preceded by | Peter Farrell |
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 | |
Branch/service | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1988–1998 |
Unit | U.S. Navy SEALs |
John Joseph McGuire III (born August 24, 1968)[1] is an American politician, businessman, and former United States Navy SEAL serving as the U.S. representative for Virginia's 5th congressional district since 2025. A member of the Republican Party, he previously served in the Virginia Senate from 2024 to 2025 and in the Virginia House of Delegates from 2018 to 2024.
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 the Republican nominee for the United States House of Representatives in Virginia's 5th congressional district in the 2024 election, having defeated the incumbent Bob Good in the 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 5, won against his Democratic opponent Gloria Witt.[7] He assumed office on January 3, 2025, succeeding Bob Good.