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Virginia's 5th Congressional District
Results updated Nov 7, 1:00 AM ET
John McGuire (Republican) was re-elected in Virginia's 5th Congressional District in 2026, defeating Tom Perriello 50.1% to 48.1%.
| Representative-elect | John McGuire (R), re-elected |
|---|---|
| Current representative | John J. McGuire III (R), through January 3, 2027 |
| District lines | Unchanged for 2026 |
| Partisan lean (PVI) | R+6 |
| PoliGov final forecast | Lean R · Tom Perriello 10%, John McGuire 90% |
2026 results
Called
| Candidate | Vote | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| John McGuire (R) | 50.1% | 181,432 |
| Tom Perriello (D) | 48.1% | 173,895 |
| Cooke C. Harvey (I) | 1.6% | 5,815 |
99% of the expected vote counted. Vote counts are unofficial until certified.
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Results and race calls: civicAPI, updated Nov 7, 1:00 AM ET. Vote counts are unofficial until certified.