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11mo ago

Bob Good Loses Virginia Primary Recount to Trump-Endorsed John McGuire

Recount confirms narrow defeat for House Freedom Caucus chair in contentious GOP primary battle.

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Rep. Bob Good and Virginia state Sen. John McGuire.
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Virginia Rep. Bob Good is seen on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, on May 7, 2024.

Overview

  • Bob Good lost the GOP primary for Virginia's 5th Congressional District by 370 votes after a recount.
  • Good, a staunch conservative, had opposed Trump by endorsing Ron DeSantis for the 2024 presidential race.
  • Trump and former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy supported McGuire, contributing to Good's defeat.
  • The primary battle saw significant financial investment, with over $14 million spent by candidates and outside groups.
  • McGuire will face Democrat Gloria Witt in the general election, where he is favored to win.