John McGuire (Virginia politician)

John Joseph McGuire III (born August 24, 1968)[1] 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.[2]

John McGuire
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates
from the 56th district
Assumed office
January 10, 2018
Preceded byPeter Farrell
Personal details
Born
John Joseph McGuire III

(1968-08-24) August 24, 1968
Richmond, Virginia, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Tracy McGuire
Children5
EducationNorthwest Florida State College
WebsiteOfficial website
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service United States Navy
Years of service1988–1998

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.[3] In the general election, McGuire defeated health care consultant Melissa Dart by a 59% to 40% margin. [2]

In October 2019, McGuire refused to commit to completing his second term in office if re-elected.[4]

In November 2019, McGuire announced his candidacy for U.S. Congress for Virginia's 7th congressional district.[5][6]

Legislative positions

McGuire voted against Medicaid expansion, HB5001, in the 2018 legislative session. The bill passed 68–30 in the House of Delegates with bipartisan support.[7][8]

McGuire voted against the Equal Rights Amendment in the 2020 legislative session. The constitutional amendment passed 59–41 in the House of Delegates with bipartisan support.[9][10] McGuire spoke against the ratification on the House floor pointing out that the resolution has missed its deadline for ratification.[11] McGuire voted against a bill to eliminate a law banning sexual intercourse before marriage in the 2020 legislative session. The bill passed 91–5 with bipartisan support in the house.[12]

See also

References
  1. "Bio for John J. McGuire III". Virginia House of Delegates. Retrieved 2018-01-21.
  2. Wise, Scott (November 7, 2017). "SEAL Team PT founder John McGuire wins House of Delegates seat". WTVR-TV. Richmond. Retrieved January 21, 2018.
  3. "Melissa Dart, John McGuire to face off in 56th District seat race". The Central Virginian. June 15, 2017. Retrieved January 21, 2018.
  4. Holtzman, David (Oct 26, 2019). "Delegate won't commit to full second term". The Central Virginian. Retrieved October 31, 2019.
  5. Patrick Wilson (18 November 2019). "Del. John McGuire announces run for Va. 7th congressional district seat held by Spanberger". Richmond Times-Dispatch. Retrieved 16 January 2020.
  6. "Del. John McGuire announces plan to challenge Spanberger in 2020". WTVR News 6. 18 November 2019. Retrieved 16 January 2020.
  7. "HB5001". LIS Virginia. Retrieved October 31, 2019.
  8. Patrick Wilson (18 November 2019). "Del. John McGuire announces run for Va. 7th congressional district seat held by Spanberger". Richmond Times-Dispatch. Retrieved 16 January 2020.
  9. "HJ 1 United States Constitution; ratifies Equal Rights Amendment. floor: 01/15/20". 2020-01-15. Retrieved 2020-01-16.
  10. "Virginia Approves the E.R.A., Becoming the 38th State to Back It". NY Times. Retrieved 16 January 2020.
  11. "Virginia General Assembly Votes To Ratify Equal Rights Amendment". Virginia Public Media.
  12. "HB0425". LIS Virginia. Retrieved February 9, 2020.
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