John J. McGuire III

In the 2024 House race for VA-5, John J. McGuire III (R) won with 57.3% of the vote, defeating Gloria Tinsley Witt (D) who received 42.3%. A third candidate also appeared on the ballot. John J. McGuire III's 15.0-point lead over the runner-up showed solid but not overwhelming support.

This was an open-seat race with no incumbent running — Robert G. "Bob" Good (R) previously held the seat. Open seats typically attract stronger candidates and heavier spending from both parties. The 2024 presidential election drove higher voter turnout, which can help or hurt down-ballot candidates depending on the top of the ticket.