Trump-Backed John McGuire Defeats Rep. Bob Good by 370 Votes in Virginia GOP Primary Recount

Aug 2, 2024, 02:23 AM

Trump-backed Virginia state Senator John McGuire has defeated incumbent U.S. Representative Bob Good in a GOP primary recount for Virginia’s 5th Congressional District. The recount, held on Thursday, confirmed McGuire's narrow victory by just 370 votes. Bob Good, who chairs the hard-right House Freedom Caucus, had previously indicated he would step down as chairman if he lost the recount. This result is seen as a significant blow to the House Freedom Caucus. The recount was conducted following the June primary where McGuire, a Trump-backed challenger, was initially declared the winner.