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Virginia · 2026 United States general election · November 3

U.S. House · District 5

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John J. McGuire III Republican · Incumbent Republican incumbent John J. McGuire III, Navy SEAL veteran and former Virginia legislator, seeks reelection to Virginia's 5th District in 2026. Full profile → Cooke C. Harvey Independent Independent candidate for Virginia's 5th Congressional District; construction professional from Amherst County with no prior elected office Full profile → Tom S. P. Perriello Democratic Former U.S. Rep. and diplomat Tom Perriello runs as the 2026 Democratic challenger in Virginia's 5th Congressional District. Full profile →

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IssueJohn J. McGuire III
Republican
Cooke C. Harvey
Independent
Tom S. P. Perriello
Democratic
Economy & jobsSupports lowering costs, shrinking government, attracting jobs Supports cutting deficit spending, reforming tariffs, ending Iran war Supports cutting costs by ending tariffs and raising wages
HousingSupports tax incentives for first-time homebuyers no sourced position Supports expanding federal affordable housing programs
Health careVoted for One Big Beautiful Bill; hosted RFK Jr. for district tour Supports basic preventive healthcare for all, including mental health Supports lowering premiums, expanding coverage, keeping rural clinics open
ImmigrationSupports strict border enforcement; opposes sanctuary policies Supports oversight of immigration enforcement and clear legal pathways no sourced position
Abortion & reproductive rightsPro-life; supports born-alive infant protection legislation no sourced position Supports reproductive rights; endorsed by Planned Parenthood Action Fund
Educationno sourced position no sourced position Supports investment in public schools
Climate & energySupports domestic energy dominance; opposes energy regulations Supports reviewing fossil fuel tax subsidies; wants environmental reporting for data centers Opposes forced transmission lines and data centers on communities
Crime & public safetySupports border security and ICE funding as public safety Opposes Flock surveillance cameras; supports rights-respecting safety tech no sourced position
Taxes & budgetSupports tax cuts; opposed to middle-class tax increases Supports cutting deficit spending and reviewing all tax subsidies Opposes broad tariffs; supports ending trade war to lower costs
GunsOpposes gun-free zones; supports Second Amendment rights no sourced position Claims record of fighting for gun safety
Democracy & electionsSupports photo ID and citizenship proof requirements to vote Supports publicly financed campaigns and stricter campaign-spending caps Supports expanding voting rights and restoring the Voting Rights Act
Foreign policy & defenseSupports U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran; opposes war powers limits Wants to end U.S. military hostilities in Iran via coalition approach Calls for ending the Iran war to lower costs

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