McGuire Wins Reelection in Virginia’s 5th District
McGuire won a second term representing Virginia’s 5th Congressional District, defeating Democrat Tom Perriello in the November congressional contest.
McGuire received 50.2% of the vote, while Perriello won 48%. The Associated Press called the race on November 5.
The result gives McGuire reelection in a contest that proved closer than expected.
McGuire Holds On in Close Virginia House Race
McGuire won reelection in Virginia’s 5th Congressional District, but the result was far from a commanding victory. Democrat Tom Perriello came within 2.2 percentage points of unseating the Republican incumbent.
McGuire received 50.2% of the vote to Perriello’s 48%. The race was called on November 5.
The close result leaves McGuire with another term, while underscoring how competitive the district’s contest became.
McGuire Defeats Democrat to Win Another House Term
John McGuire secured another term in the U.S. House, defeating Democrat Tom Perriello in Virginia’s 5th Congressional District. The Republican prevailed despite a closer-than-expected contest.
McGuire took 50.2% of the vote, compared with Perriello’s 48%. The race was called on November 5.
The outcome preserves McGuire’s seat and rejects Perriello’s challenge, though the narrow margin made the contest a close one.
Reported by The Philadelphia Inquirer, The Washington Examiner.
