Virginia Republican primary recount

State Senator John McGuire has officially secured victory over incumbent Congressman Bob Good in the Virginia Fifth Congressional District Republican primary after a recount confirmed McGuire's win by 374 votes from nearly 63,000 ballots cast. This recount, overseen by a three-judge panel, was initiated following Good's challenge to the original certified results, which showed McGuire winning by a margin of just six-tenths of a percentage point. Good, the Freedom Caucus Chair, faced backlash from former President Trump after he endorsed Ron DeSantis, leading Trump to endorse McGuire instead. Despite Good's previous congressional tenure and support from some Freedom Caucus members, the recount confirmed that McGuire will now challenge Democrat Gloria Witt in the general election. The primary race, characterized by significant campaign spending and intense political rivalry, highlighted divisions within the Republican Party in Virginia. The election results indicate a strong Republican leaning in the district, suggesting McGuire is likely to succeed in the upcoming general election.