AP Race Call: Republican John McGuire wins election to U.S. House in Virginia's 5th Congressional District
Republican John McGuire won election to a U.S. House seat representing Virginia on Tuesday, holding the seat for his party. McGuire, a state senator and former Navy SEAL, defeated Democrat Gloria Witt, a political newcomer and the owner of an executive coaching business. McGuire became the Republican nominee for the 5th District after narrowly ousting incumbent Rep. Bob Good in a primary race last June. In a recount of the primary results, election officials said McGuire defeated Good by fewer than 375 votes out of nearly 63,000 cast. The Associated Press declared McGuire the winner at 10:52 p.m. EST.© Copyright The Associated Press. All rights reserved. The information contained in this news report may not be published, broadcast or otherwise distributed without the prior written authority of The Associated Press.
