Virginia's 5th Congressional District is represented by John McGuire (Republican), who has held the seat since 2025. McGuire has an overall VoteSee report card grade of D, voted in 98% of roll-call votes on bills this Congress, and votes with the Republican majority 92% of the time. The district includes Lynchburg, Charlottesville, and Danville. It takes in all or part of 24 counties; the most populous parts are in Albemarle County and Lynchburg city. About 799,000 people live in the district, and the median household income is $72,558.
Current Representative
John McGuire (Republican) has represented Virginia's 5th Congressional District since 2025.
VoteSee report card grade: D
Attendance in the 119th Congress: 98% of roll-call votes on bills
Incumbent John McGuire is running for re-election. 3 candidates were on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot.
John McGuire (Republican), incumbent: raised $2.4M, $382K cash on hand; VoteSee report card D; 98% attendance; votes with the Republican majority 92% of the time
Tom Perriello (Democratic): raised $3.8M, $684K cash on hand
Cooke Harvey (Independent)
Polls
Fewer than 2 polls ended in the last 30 days, so there is no average.
Members of Congress who previously represented Virginia's 5th Congressional District. District lines are redrawn after each census, so earlier members may have represented a different area under this number.