John McGuire (Virginia politician)

John McGuire
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates
from the 56th district
Assumed office
January 10, 2018
Preceded by Peter Farrell
Personal details
Born 1968 (age 49–50)[1]
Richmond, Virginia, U.S.[1]
Political party Republican[1]
Spouse(s) Tracy McGuire [1]
Children 5[1]
Residence Henrico County, Virginia[2]
Alma mater Okaloosa-Walton Community College[1]
Committees Science and Technology; Counties Cities and Towns; Education[1]
Website mcguire56.com
Military service
Allegiance  United States
Service/branch  United States Navy
Years of service 1988–1998

John J. McGuire III (born 1968) is a member of the Virginia House of Delegates. He was first elected in 2017, and represents the 56th district comprising areas to the North and West of Richmond, Virginia. McGuire is a former United States Navy SEAL.[3]

Political career

In 2017, McGuire ran for the Virginia House of Delegates for the 56th district, then held by retiring Republican incumbent Peter Farrell. McGuire won the June 2017 Republican primary with 31% of the vote, defeating five other candidates.[2] In the general election, McGuire defeated health care consultant Melissa Dart by a 59% to 40% margin. [3]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "Bio for John J. McGuire III". Virginia House of Delegates. Retrieved 2018-01-21.
  2. 1 2 "Melissa Dart, John McGuire to face off in 56th District seat race". The Central Virginian. June 15, 2017. Retrieved January 21, 2018.
  3. 1 2 Wise, Scott (November 7, 2017). "SEAL Team PT founder John McGuire wins House of Delegates seat". WTVR-TV. Richmond. Retrieved January 21, 2018.
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