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Virginia District 5

Congressional District in VA • 5 Counties

Virginia's 5th congressional district is represented by John McGuire, a Republican U.S. representative. McGuire won the 2024 general election with 57.3% of the vote. The district has 798,638 residents, a median household income of $72,558 and a median age of 41.5, according to the Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

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John McGuire

Representative for Virginia District 5
Republican1 year in office
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2026 election

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District Boundaries

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Demographics

798,638

Total Population

$72,558

Median Household Income

41.5

Median Age

19.5%

College Educated

12.9%

Poverty Rate

Racial & Ethnic Composition

69.8% Whi
19.9% Bla
4.6% His
2.0% Asi

Age Distribution

Median age: 41.5 years | Source: Census ACS 5-Year

Household Income Distribution

Median household income: $72,558 | Source: Census ACS 5-Year

Racial & Ethnic Composition

2024 Election Results

John McGuire Republican57.3%
Gloria Tinsley Witt Democratic42.3%

John McGuire won by 15.0%

435,839 total votes cast

Source: MIT Election Data + Science Lab (MEDSL)

Employment by Occupation

Civilian employed population 16+ | Source: Census ACS 5-Year

Federal Spending

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Quick Facts

Representative

John McGuire

Major Counties

Albemarle, Campbell, Pittsylvania and 2 more

Major Cities

Charlottesville, Lynchburg, Danville

Neighboring Districts

Sources and method

· ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who represents Virginia District 5?
John McGuire (Republican) currently represents Virginia District 5 in the U.S. House of Representatives.
What counties are in Virginia District 5?
Virginia District 5 includes 5 counties: Albemarle, Campbell, Pittsylvania, Bedford, Franklin.
What are the major cities in Virginia District 5?
The major cities in this district include Charlottesville, Lynchburg, Danville.
What is the population of Virginia District 5?
Virginia District 5 has a population of approximately 798,638 residents.