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John J. McGuire III

U.S. Representative, Virginia 5th Congressional District · Republican

OfficeholderOn the 2026 ballotIncumbent · Virginia 5th Congressional District · Nov 3 General

Ballot status source: Virginia Department of Elections — November 3, 2026 General Election, Federal Offices candidate list · read Sep 24, 2026

Sources (2)
  • Virginia Department of Elections — November 3, 2026 General Election, Federal Offices candidate list (updated 2026-09-03): Member, House of Representatives, 5 District — 'John J. McGuire III', Republican (incumbent)
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Running for Virginia 5th Congressional District, Nov 3 General. The race page has 2 other candidates, 3 certified results. See the race

Roles on File

Seats held and sought, elections and committees, newest first.

The District

What Virginia 5th Congressional District covers

Covers all of Pittsylvania County, Halifax County, Mecklenburg County, Buckingham County, Louisa County, Campbell County, Charlotte County, Amherst County, Nelson County, Lunenburg County, Prince Edward County, Appomattox County, Nottoway County, Cumberland County, Fluvanna County and 5 more; parts of Albemarle County, Amelia County, Hanover County and Bedford County.

Includes Danville, Lynchburg, Bracey, Madison Heights, Altavista, Amherst, Arrington, Charlottesville, Clover, Cluster Springs, Concord, Farmville and 75 more.

Map of Virginia 5th Congressional District with 304 precincts

304 precincts · District lines: Congressional lines: U.S. Census Bureau (1:500,000 cartographic boundary, 119th Congress) · Precinct lines: Virginia Department of Elections, per-locality precinct shapefiles (133 localities, elections.virginia.gov redistricting/gis)

Key Votes

The record

  • H.Con.Res. 93: War Powers Resolution · Iran (Sept. 15, 2026) · voted NoClose vote

    On Agreeing to the Resolution · tally 220–204 (9 not voting) · Passed · by party D: 213–0; I: 0–1; R: 7–203 · Roll call 307, 119th Congress, 2nd session

    Sep 15, 2026 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives · source

  • H.R. 8800: National Defense Authorization Act for FY2027 · voted YesClose vote

    On Passage · tally 216–212 (3 not voting) · Passed · by party D: 6–205; I: 1–0; R: 209–7 · Roll call 278, 119th Congress, 2nd session

    Jul 22, 2026 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives · source

  • H.Con.Res. 86: War Powers Resolution · Iran (June 3, 2026) · voted NoClose vote

    On Agreeing to the Resolution · tally 215–208 (7 not voting) · Passed · by party D: 211–0; I: 0–1; R: 4–207 · Roll call 199, 119th Congress, 2nd session

    Jun 3, 2026 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives · source

  • H.R. 7567: Farm, Food, and National Security Act (farm bill) · voted Yes

    On Passage · tally 224–200 (6 not voting) · Passed · by party D: 14–197; I: 1–0; R: 209–3 · Roll call 154, 119th Congress, 2nd session

    Apr 30, 2026 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives · source

  • H.R. 7744: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026 · voted YesClose vote

    On Passage · tally 221–209 (2 not voting) · Passed · by party D: 4–209; R: 217–0 · Roll call 87, 119th Congress, 2nd session

    Mar 5, 2026 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives · source

  • H.R. 7148: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 (concur in Senate amendments) · voted YesClose vote

    On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendments · tally 217–214 (1 not voting) · Passed · by party D: 21–193; R: 196–21 · Roll call 53, 119th Congress, 2nd session

    Feb 3, 2026 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives · source

  • H.R. 7148: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 (House passage) · voted Yes

    On Passage · tally 341–88 (2 not voting) · Passed · by party D: 149–64; R: 192–24 · Roll call 45, 119th Congress, 2nd session

    Jan 22, 2026 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives · source

  • H.R. 4405: Epstein Files Transparency Act · voted Yes

    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · tally 427–1 (5 not voting) · Passed · by party D: 211–0; R: 216–1 · Roll call 289, 119th Congress, 1st session

    Nov 18, 2025 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives · source
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  • H.R. 5371: Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026 (ends shutdown; concur in Senate amendment) · voted YesClose vote

    On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment · tally 222–209 (2 not voting) · Passed · by party D: 6–207; R: 216–2 · Roll call 285, 119th Congress, 1st session

    Nov 12, 2025 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives · source

  • H.R. 3838: National Defense Authorization Act for FY2026 · voted Yes

    On Passage · tally 231–196 (5 not voting) · Passed · by party D: 17–192; R: 214–4 · Roll call 262, 119th Congress, 1st session

    Sep 10, 2025 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives · source

  • H.R. 3633: CLARITY Act (digital asset market structure) · voted Yes

    On Passage · tally 294–134 (4 not voting) · Passed · by party D: 78–134; R: 216–0 · Roll call 199, 119th Congress, 1st session

    Jul 17, 2025 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives · source

  • H.R. 1: One Big Beautiful Bill Act (final, concur in Senate amendment) · voted YesClose vote

    On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment · tally 218–214 · Passed · by party D: 0–212; R: 218–2 · Roll call 190, 119th Congress, 1st session

    Jul 3, 2025 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives · source

  • H.R. 4: Rescissions Act of 2025 · voted YesClose vote

    On Passage · tally 214–212 (6 not voting) · Passed · by party D: 0–208; R: 214–4 · Roll call 168, 119th Congress, 1st session

    Jun 12, 2025 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives · source

  • H.R. 1: One Big Beautiful Bill Act (House passage) · voted YesClose vote

    On Passage · tally 215–214 (2 not voting) · Passed · by party D: 0–212; R: 215–2 · Roll call 145, 119th Congress, 1st session

    May 22, 2025 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives · source

  • H.J.Res. 88: Disapproval of EPA waiver for California vehicle emission standards · voted Yes

    On Passage · tally 246–164 (22 not voting) · Passed · by party D: 35–164; R: 211–0 · Roll call 114, 119th Congress, 1st session

    May 1, 2025 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives · source

  • H.Con.Res. 14: FY2025 budget resolution (concur in Senate amendment) · voted YesClose vote

    On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment · tally 216–214 (3 not voting) · Passed · by party D: 0–212; R: 216–2 · Roll call 100, 119th Congress, 1st session

    Apr 10, 2025 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives · source

  • H.R. 22: SAVE Act (proof of citizenship to register) · voted YesClose vote

    On Passage · tally 220–208 (5 not voting) · Passed · by party D: 4–208; R: 216–0 · Roll call 102, 119th Congress, 1st session

    Apr 10, 2025 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives · source

  • H.R. 1968: Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 · voted YesClose vote

    On Passage · tally 217–213 (2 not voting) · Passed · by party D: 1–212; R: 216–1 · Roll call 70, 119th Congress, 1st session

    Mar 11, 2025 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives · source

  • H.R. 27: HALT Fentanyl Act · voted Yes

    On Passage · tally 312–108 (13 not voting) · Passed · by party D: 98–107; R: 214–1 · Roll call 33, 119th Congress, 1st session

    Feb 6, 2025 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives · source

  • S. 5: Laken Riley Act (final passage) · voted Yes

    On Passage · tally 263–156 (14 not voting) · Passed · by party D: 46–156; R: 217–0 · Roll call 23, 119th Congress, 1st session

    Jan 22, 2025 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives · source

  • H.R. 28: Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act · voted YesClose vote

    On Passage · tally 218–206 (9 not voting) · Passed · by party D: 2–206; R: 216–0 · Roll call 12, 119th Congress, 1st session

    Jan 14, 2025 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives · source

  • H.R. 23: Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act · voted Yes

    On Passage · tally 243–140 (50 not voting) · Passed · by party D: 45–140; R: 198–0 · Roll call 7, 119th Congress, 1st session

    Jan 9, 2025 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives · source

  • H.R. 29: Laken Riley Act · voted Yes

    On Passage · tally 264–159 (11 not voting) · Passed · by party D: 48–159; R: 216–0 · Roll call 6, 119th Congress, 1st session

    Jan 7, 2025 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives · source

  • Election of the Speaker (Jan. 3, 2025) · voted for Johnson (LA)

    Election of the Speaker · tally Johnson (LA) 218 Jeffries 215 Emmer 1 · Johnson (LA) · Roll call 2, 119th Congress, 1st session

    Jan 3, 2025 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives · source

  • Roll-call position (DW-NOMINATE)

    Score 0.7060 over 568 recorded votes. Negative left, positive right, −1 to +1. A computed statistic, not a government record.

    OSINT · Voteview (Lewis et al.) · source

Newest first. A close vote was decided by 5% of the votes cast or less (or 10 votes or fewer, under a fifth of the votes). Broke with party: voted against most of their party, where the record gives the party split.

Scorecards

  • AFL-CIO Legislative Scorecard, 2025: 0%

    0% on the AFL-CIO's 2025 Legislative Scorecard; lifetime score 0%. The organization's own rating.

    Self-published · AFL-CIO · source

  • League of Conservation Voters scorecard, 2025: 0%

    0% on LCV's 2025 National Environmental Scorecard; lifetime score 0%. The organization's own rating.

    Self-published · League of Conservation Voters · source

  • Club for Growth scorecard, 2025: 95%

    95% on the Club for Growth's 2025 congressional scorecard; lifetime score 95%. The organization's own rating.

    Self-published · Club for Growth · source

  • Heritage Action for America scorecard, 119th Congress: 100%

    100% on Heritage Action's 119th Congress scorecard (key votes and co-sponsorships, updated while Congress is in session); lifetime score 100%. The organization's own rating.

    Self-published · Heritage Action for America · source

Committees and Appointments

  • Committee on Oversight and Government Reform · Member

    U.S. House, 119th Congress · Member · Subcommittees: Military and Foreign Affairs; Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Government Innovation; Health Care and Financial Services

    Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives — Member Data (committee assignments) · source

  • Committee on Armed Services · Member

    U.S. House, 119th Congress · Member · Subcommittees: Tactical Air and Land Forces; Cyber, Information Technologies, and Innovation

    Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives — Member Data (committee assignments) · source

Their Money

Campaign finance

Last Change
Profile updated · Oct 5
Raised
$1,774,710cycle to date through Jul 15
Cash on Hand
$524,346cycle to date through Jul 15
Spent
$1,336,682cycle to date through Jul 15
Debts Owed
$41,488cycle to date through Jul 15
Next Report Due
Q3 Report · Oct 15

View on FEC.govFEC, cycle to date through Jul 15, 2026

Top Payees

Who the campaign paid most, as its filing reports it.

Campaign finance · Mcguire For Virginia: Pre-Primary 2026, through Jul 15, 2026

Jul 15, 2026 · Official · Federal Election Commission

Finance Reports

  • Stock trades · periodic transaction reports 2024–2026

    9 periodic transaction reports filed with the House Clerk, 2024–2026; 22 transactions transcribed from 9 electronic reports.

    Sep 2, 2026 · Official · U.S. House Clerk

  • Financial disclosure · Annual report 2025

    Annual report for 2025; filed 08/03/2026. The largest reported assets are two rental properties ($250,001–$500,000 each; one owned by his spouse), each producing rent of $15,001–$50,000. He reports 100% ownership of SEAL Team PT, Inc. ($1–$1,000) and serves as its president. His spouse's company, House in the Woods LLC, paid dividends of $100,001–$1,000,000 and spouse compensation (amount not required to be reported). Earned income: $357 from the Virginia House of Delegates in 2025 before his resignation. Liabilities: mortgages on two rental properties ($250,001–$500,000 and $10,000–$15,000) and a joint mortgage on his residence ($250,001–$500,000). Reimbursed travel: Israel, Aug. 3–11, 2025, sponsor listed as American Israel Foundation Inc. No gifts reported.

    Aug 3, 2026 · Official · U.S. House Clerk

  • Campaign finance · Mcguire For Virginia: Pre-Primary 2026, through Jul 15, 2026

    Raised $1,774,710.33 this election cycle (as reported) · spent $1,336,682.37 · cash on hand $524,345.91 · debts owed by the committee $41,487.84 — through Jul 15, 2026. Where the money came from (cycle to date, as reported): Individuals $1,130,294.89 (64%); PACs and other political committees $433,800.55 (24%); Transfers from authorized committees $207,135.93 (12%); Other receipts (refunds, offsets, other) $3,478.96 (0%). Where it went (itemized operating expenditures this cycle, FEC-processed through Sep 20, 2026): fundraising $403,219.74; direct mail $257,418.19; other $150,284.10; legal $77,488.25; digital $59,935.94; general consulting $31,500.00.

    Jul 15, 2026 · Official · Federal Election Commission

Money shows as the filings named here report it. Payees are who the campaign paid; individual contributors are not shown.

Advertising

Who is advertising for and against John

  • Advertising summary · for and against (2026 cycle)

    For: own campaign on Google $1,400–$1,700 (ad ranges); outside Google ads $0–$0; Snap $0; broadcast TV not searched; FEC independent expenditures $0. Against: outside Google ads $0–$0; opponent campaign ads $0–$0; Snap $0; broadcast TV not searched; FEC independent expenditures $0. 2026 cycle. Broadcast TV: not yet searched. Meta not included.

    Sep 23, 2026 · Official · Ads summary (2026 cycle)

  • Google/YouTube ads · MCGUIRE FOR VIRGINIA (supporting)

    The candidate's own campaign (MCGUIRE FOR VIRGINIA). 3 ads since Nov 2024; $1,400–$1,700 (Google creative spend ranges).

    Sep 23, 2026 · Official · Google Political Ads Transparency Report (bundle updated 2026-09-23 21:37 PT) · source

Independent Expenditures

FEC independent expenditures on file: $232,612 supporting, $5,000 opposing, across 11 reports.

Spend as each platform or filing reports it. Each line is a separate measure, and they are not added together.

In Their Words

What they have said, on the record

“My standard is simple: keep energy reliable, keep it affordable, and keep Virginians' interests ahead of anyone else's bottom line.”
McGuire, Perriello weigh in on possible Dominion mergerAug 21, 2026 · Press · Cville Right Now (Mike Barber) · source
“Virginia families and businesses are already paying more than they should to keep the lights on, and any decision about the future of our largest utility has to start and end with one question: what does it mean for the bills people pay every month? I will be watching closely to make sure this deal, like every decision about our energy future, puts Virginia ratepayers first.”
McGuire, Perriello weigh in on possible Dominion mergerAug 21, 2026 · Press · Cville Right Now (Mike Barber) · source
“It's a really good feeling that all the hard work paid off. It sends a very strong message that the district is happy with their congressman.”
McGuire, Perriello secure major party nominations in Virginia 5th Congressional DistrictAug 5, 2026 · Press · WSET ABC13 (Jaida Simone) · source
“American citizenship is a privilege, and an honor that must be protected. For too long, foreign nationals have exploited the process of birthright citizenship through loopholes like birth tourism, devaluing what it means to be an American. My Birthright Citizenship Clarification Act of 2026 safeguards the privilege of being a citizen of our great nation. Republicans are committed to securing our borders and ensuring the people coming to our great country value and follow the ideals that make America so special.”
Rep. John McGuire introduces the Birthright Citizenship Clarification Act of 2026Jul 9, 2026 · Official · mcguire.house.gov [Official] · source
“From the decisions made inside the Capitol Building, to the breathtaking cherry blossoms in the spring, D.C. is a hub for hard-working Americans and visitors, many of whom are my constituents. It's common sense, cities that cooperate, communicate, and work as a team with local and federal law enforcement are safer for everyone. Anyone who travels to D.C. should be safe while taking in the scenery and historic landmarks. The Make the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Act is common-sense legislation that ensures our capital remains a secure, clean, and beautiful representation of our great nation. Thank you, Chairman Comer for working with me on the passage of this bill. I look forward to its passage in the Senate and receiving President Trump's signature.”
Comer and McGuire Applaud House Action to Make D.C. Safe and Beautiful AgainMar 25, 2026 · Official · oversight.house.gov [Official] · source
“Our Commander-in-Chief, Donald J. Trump, pursued diplomacy and issued clear warnings to the Iranian regime: abandon the pursuit of nuclear weapons and cease the killing of innocent civilians. Despite these warnings, Iran, the number one sponsor of terror, has continued destabilizing actions across the region, attacking several of its neighbors and escalating tensions. As the threat of a nuclear-armed Iran grew, the United States, alongside its ally Israel, have launched a series of targeted strikes. This moment may represent a critical opportunity for the Iranian people to confront the oppression of their government and pursue a future defined by freedom and self-determination. President Trump has expressed support for the Iranian people in seeking change. The United States is acting to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon, to protect American interests at home and abroad, and to stand with those who desire a more peaceful and stable future. Stay vigilant and let's keep an eye on each other. Please keep the brave men and women in our military in your prayers.”
Rep. John McGuire applauds the United States action against IranMar 2, 2026 · Official · mcguire.house.gov [Official] · source

Interviews and Published Statements

  • Rep. John McGuire: New Iranian Leaders? Take Them Out, too

    Radio interview · John Fredericks Media Embedded video; transcript not captured in this pass.

    Mar 2, 2026 · Press · John Fredericks Media · source

  • Rep. John McGuire on Trump Tariffs and DOGE Efforts

    TV interview · C-SPAN Washington Journal Embedded video; transcript not captured in this pass.

    Apr 3, 2025 · Press · C-SPAN · source

In the News

Press coverage

Headlines link to the original reporting, captured on the date shown.

Reach Them

Websites and accounts

  • Public social accounts

    X, Facebook, Instagram

    Self-published · Public accounts posted by the subject

The Paper Trail

Filings, results and exhibits

  • On the Nov. 3, 2026 general election ballot for U.S. Representative, VA-05 · Republican

    Listed as “John J. McGuire III”, Republican. Other candidates in the race: Cooke C. Harvey (Independent); Tom S. P. Perriello (Democratic).

    Sep 24, 2026 · Official · State election authority (certified candidate list) · source

  • U.S. Representative · VA-05

    Republican · Incumbent · On the 2026 ballot

    Sep 4, 2026 · Official · Virginia Department of Elections

  • Sponsored travel · Congressional Institute

    Cambridge, MD, 8/12/2026 to 8/13/2026. Original filing, filed by Hays Turner.

    Aug 12, 2026 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives

  • Sponsored travel · Congressional Institute

    Cambridge, MD, 8/10/2026 to 8/12/2026. Original filing, filed by John Castillo.

    Aug 10, 2026 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives

  • Sponsored travel · Congressional Institute

    Cambridge, MD, 8/10/2026 to 8/12/2026. Original filing, filed by Brittany Slaughter.

    Aug 10, 2026 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives

  • Sponsored travel · Congressional Institute

    Cambridge, MD, 6/21/2026 to 6/23/2026. Original filing, filed by Christopher Hall.

    Jun 21, 2026 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives

  • Sponsored travel · Republican Main Street Partnership

    United Kingdom, Ireland, 3/27/2026 to 4/4/2026. Original filing, filed by John McGuire.

    Mar 27, 2026 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives

  • Sponsored travel · Republican Main Street Partnership

    Las Vegas, NV, 3/6/2026 to 3/8/2026. Original filing, filed by Christopher Hall.

    Mar 6, 2026 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives

  • Sponsored travel · Congressional Institute

    Cambridge, MD, 8/4/2025 to 8/6/2025. Original filing, filed by John Castillo.

    Aug 4, 2025 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives

  • Sponsored travel · American Israel Education Foundation

    Israel, 8/3/2025 to 8/11/2025. Original filing, filed by John McGuire.

    Aug 3, 2025 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives

  • Office held: Member, Senate of Virginia (2024)

    John McGuire served in the Senate of Virginia in 2024, before his November 5, 2024 election to the U.S. House (Congressional Directory, 119th Congress).

    Official · U.S. Government Publishing Office — Congressional Directory · source

  • Office held: Member, Virginia House of Delegates (2018–2024)

    John McGuire served in the Virginia House of Delegates from 2018 to 2024 (Congressional Directory, 119th Congress).

    Official · U.S. Government Publishing Office — Congressional Directory · source

File read Oct 5, 2026. Each item names its source. Record ID p_0pbcem844.

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