Thursday, July 4, 2024

Rep. Bob Good Loses Razor-Thin Primary Election

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The results are in…

Republican challenger  has defeated Congressman in a nail-biter primary battle for Virginia's 5th Congressional District.

House Freedom Caucus Chair Bob Good (R) is projected to narrowly lose his primary in Virginia to Trump-backed challenger John McGuire, delivering the former president a victory in one of the cycle's most tumultuous nominating contests, according to Decision Desk HQ. 

McGuire declared victory the night of Virginia's primary despite only leading by approximately 300 votes. (RELATED: Trump-Backed Candidate Declares Victory Over House Freedom Caucus Chair Despite Razor-Thin Lead)

CNN‘s John Berman reported, “Virginia congressman who helped oust former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, could be on the verge of losing his own seat. House Freedom Caucus Chair Bob Good. He's less than a point behind his challenger, state Senator John McGuire. If I can see that right now, it's like 342 votes, forget the point 342 votes, that is remarkable. Here now. CNN senior political analyst Mark Preston. Still a lot of votes to be counted here. Mark, what's going on in this race?”

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Nancy Jackson
Nancy Jackson
Nancy grew up in the South where her passion for politics first began. After getting her BA in journalism from Ole Miss she became an arts and culture writer for Athens Magazine where she enjoyed reporting on the eclectic music and art scene in Athens, GA. However, her desire to report on issues and policies impacting everyday Americans won out and she packed her bags for Washington, DC. Now, she splits her time between the Nation’s Capital and Philadelphia where she covers the fast-paced environment of politics, business, and news. In her off time, you can find Nancy exploring museums or enjoying brunch with friends.

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