Who won the Virginia House District 5 election 2026?
John McGuire (Republican) won the 2026 Virginia House District 5 election with 50.2% of the vote, according to the Associated Press, which called the race on November 5, 2026 at 11:59 AM ET.
Every candidate
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| John McGuire ✓ Winner | Republican | 181,301 | 50.2% |
| Tom Perriello | Democratic | 173,439 | 48% |
| Cooke Harvey | Independent | 5,766 | 1.6% |
| Total Write-ins | Other | 710 | 0.2% |
Unofficial vote counts as of November 5, 2026 at 4:30 PM ET, with about 98% of the expected vote counted. Totals can change until the state certifies the result.
Sources
- Race call and vote counts: The Associated Press, via the Guardian's published AP results data.
- Certified results are published by the Virginia state election office.