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2026 Race · Virginia

U.S. House (District 5)

7 candidates on record · incumbent running

The 2026 election for U.S. House (District 5) in Virginia is scheduled for November 3, 2026. 7 candidates are on record: John McGuire (Republican), Melanie Lucero (Republican), Suzanne Krzyzanowski (Democratic), Tom Perriello (Democratic), Robert Tracinski (Democratic), Cooke Harvey (Independent), and Chris Register (Independent). The seat is currently held by John J. McGuire III (Republican), who has served since January 2025, and the incumbent is on the ballot.

Melanie Lucero

Republican

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Suzanne Krzyzanowski

Democratic

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Tom Perriello

Democratic

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Robert Tracinski

Democratic

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Cooke Harvey

Independent

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Chris Register

Independent

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Incumbent's record this term

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John J. McGuire III

Republican · Since January 2025

Committee assignments[congress.gov]

  • Armed Services
  • Oversight and Government Reform

Recent legislation sponsored[congress.gov]

  • HR.8843

    FAFO Act

  • HR.7935

    Shall Not Be Infringed Act of 2026

2026 Virginia U.S. House (District 5) — Questions & Answers

Who is running for U.S. House (District 5) in Virginia in 2026?

John McGuire (Republican), Melanie Lucero (Republican), Suzanne Krzyzanowski (Democratic), Tom Perriello (Democratic), Robert Tracinski (Democratic), Cooke Harvey (Independent), and Chris Register (Independent). John McGuire is the incumbent.

When is the 2026 Virginia U.S. House (District 5) election?

The general election is November 3, 2026. Voter registration deadlines are set by Virginia and are listed at vote.gov.

Who currently holds this seat?

John J. McGuire III, a Republican, currently represents Virginia, serving since January 2025.

What committees does John J. McGuire III serve on?

John J. McGuire III serves on House Committee on Armed Services and House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. Committee assignments are sourced from congress.gov.

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