John McGuire | |
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![]() McGuire in 2023 | |
Member of the Virginia Senate from the 10th district | |
Assumed office January 10, 2024 | |
Preceded by | Ghazala Hashmi |
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the 56th district | |
In office January 10, 2018 – January 10, 2024 | |
Preceded by | Peter Farrell |
Succeeded by | Tom Garrett |
Personal details | |
Born | John Joseph McGuire III August 24, 1968 Richmond, Virginia, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Tracy McGuire |
Children | 5 |
Education | Northwest Florida State College |
Website | Official website |
Military service | |
Branch/service | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1988–1998 |
John Joseph McGuire III (born August 24, 1968)[1] is an American politician and businessman who is a member of the Virginia State Senate.
McGuire was elected to the Virginia House of Delegates in 2017, and represented the old 56th district which comprised areas to the North and West of Richmond, Virginia. He was then elected to the newly redrawn 10th Senate district in 2023.[2]
McGuire is a candidate for the United States House of Representatives in Virginia's 5th congressional district in the 2024 election, having previously defeated the incumbent Bob Good in the Republican primary.[3] The final vote tally saw McGuire beating Good by 374 votes, with election results being certified on July 2.[4] McGuire's win was upheld in a recount requested by Good.[4][5][6] McGuire will face Democrat Gloria Witt in the general election.[7]