Election officials are recounting votes in the Republican primary for Virginia’s 5th Congressional District. It will settle whether John McGuire, a state senator backed by former President Donald Trump, narrowly defeated the incumbent U.S. Rep. Bob Good.
FILE - Virginia state Sen. John McGuire, a candidate in the Republican primary in the state’s 5th Congressional District, joins supporters June 18, 2024, in Lynchburg , Va. FILE - Rep. Bob Good, R-Va., speaks at a news conference held by members of the House Freedom Caucus on Capitol Hill in Washington, July 29, 2021. FILE - Virginia state Sen. John McGuire, a candidate in the Republican primary in the state’s 5th Congressional District, joins supporters June 18, 2024, in Lynchburg , Va.
Elections officials have said they are confident in the result, but Good filed a recount petition in Goochland Circuit Court, citing Good was able to seek a recount because McGuire’s victory margin was less than one percent. But his campaign must pay for it since the margin is greater than half a percentage point.1 of last Republican congressmen to vote for Trump impeachment defends his seat in Washington raceA three-judge panel will oversee the recount, which is scheduled to begin at 7:30 a.m. and continue until all the ballots are tallied.
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