John
J. McGuire III

1. Economy & jobs Supports lowering costs, shrinking government, attracting jobs +

2. Housing Supports tax incentives for first-time homebuyers +

3. Health care Voted for One Big Beautiful Bill; hosted RFK Jr. for district tour +

4. Immigration Supports strict border enforcement; opposes sanctuary policies +

5. Abortion & reproductive rights Pro-life; supports born-alive infant protection legislation +

6. Climate & energy Supports domestic energy dominance; opposes energy regulations +

7. Crime & public safety Supports border security and ICE funding as public safety +

8. Taxes & budget Supports tax cuts; opposed to middle-class tax increases +

9. Guns Opposes gun-free zones; supports Second Amendment rights +

10. Democracy & elections Supports photo ID and citizenship proof requirements to vote +

11. Foreign policy & defense Supports U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran; opposes war powers limits +

1. Oct 8
   news

   WTVR profiles McGuire as former Navy SEAL seeking another term in Virginia's 5th District

   WTVR published a profile of incumbent Rep. John McGuire highlighting his background as a former Navy SEAL and his campaign for re-election in Virginia's 5th District ahead of the November 3 general election.

   ↳ Former Navy SEAL John McGuire asking voters for another term ... · Oct 8, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
2. Oct 6
   filing

   McGuire listed among VA-05 candidates on updated Virginia Dept. of Elections and Lynchburg Business Alliance guides

   Virginia's Department of Elections updated its federal candidate list for the November 3 general election. The Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance's candidate guide identified McGuire, Perriello, and independent Cooke Costa Harvey as the three VA-05 candidates.

   ↳ 2026 General Election Center - Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
3. Oct 2
   news

   Rep. McGuire hosts agriculture roundtable with farmers and farm groups in Buckingham County

   McGuire's House office announced he met with district farmers, the Virginia Farm Bureau, and Colonial Farm Credit in Buckingham County, touring cattle, poultry, and corn farms. McGuire stated, 'Virginia's farmers are the backbone of our economy and a vital part of the Fifth Congressional District.'

   ↳ Rep. John McGuire Hosts Agriculture Roundtable with Fifth ... · Oct 2, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
4. Oct 1
   poll

   Washington Post/Schar School poll shows McGuire leading Perriello 51%-45% among likely voters

   A Washington Post/George Mason University Schar School poll conducted September 23–28 among 600 likely voters in VA-05 found McGuire at 51% and Perriello at 45%, with a margin of error of about 4.6 percentage points. The race was described as competitive.

   ↳ Washington Post-Schar School Poll Shows Democrats Leading in ... · Oct 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
5. Oct 1
   filing

   FEC filings show McGuire with ~$524K cash on hand vs. Perriello's ~$1.5M through July 15

   Campaign finance reports through July 15 showed McGuire with approximately $524,000 cash on hand and cycle-to-date receipts of about $1.78 million against spending of about $1.29 million. Perriello held approximately $1.5 million cash on hand, a significant fundraising advantage.

   ↳ Cost of living tops concerns in two Virginia House races · Oct 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
6. Sep 28
   news

   McGuire does not respond to VPM 5th District candidate questionnaire

   VPM published a candidate Q&A for Virginia's 5th District race featuring responses from candidates. McGuire did not respond to the questionnaire, according to the published report.

   ↳ 5th District Q&A: Cooke Harvey, John McGuire, Tom Perriello · Sep 28, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
7. Sep 24
   debate

   McGuire formally declines ABC13/University of Lynchburg debate against Tom Perriello

   ABC13 reported that McGuire declined the proposed October 13 televised debate, continuing to insist on Perriello's public apology as a precondition. The dispute stems from Perriello's accusation of insider trading, which McGuire denies.

   ↳ City council candidates agree to debate; McGuire declines ... · Sep 24, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
8. Sep 18
   debate

   McGuire campaign misses ABC13 deadline to confirm October 13 University of Lynchburg debate

   ABC13 made repeated requests to McGuire's campaign to participate in a televised debate at the University of Lynchburg scheduled for October 13. The campaign did not accept by the station's September 18 deadline. Perriello agreed to debate.

   ↳ City council candidates agree to debate; McGuire declines ... · Sep 24, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

• House Speaker Mike Johnson official
  Cardinal News reported before the August 4 primary that McGuire had been endorsed by Trump and Johnson; exact date not established in sources reviewed. cardinalnews.org
• Donald Trump (President of the United States) official
  Trump again endorsed McGuire, writing, "John McGuire has my Complete and Total Endorsement." trumpstruth.org · Sep 17, 2026
• National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) FedPAC organization
  NFIB announced it had endorsed McGuire among Virginia congressional incumbents running for reelection as a pro-small business candidate. nfib.com · Sep 8, 2026
• Donald Trump (President of the United States) official
  Trump wrote, "John McGuire has my Complete and Total Endorsement for Re-Election." trumpstruth.org · Aug 3, 2026

Raised

$1.78M

Spent

$1.29M

Cash on hand

$524K

As of Jul 15, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H0VA07133(opens in a new tab)