Primary
Democratic Primary
Held August 4, 2026.
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tom S. P. Perriello ✓ | 29,551 | 79.9% | |
| Suzanne K. "Dr. K" Krzyzanowski | 5,327 | 14.4% | |
| Rob W. "T-ski" Tracinski | 2,130 | 5.8% |
Republican Primary
Held August 4, 2026.
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| John J. McGuire III ✓ | 41,746 | 84.4% | |
| Melanie V. Lucero | 7,737 | 15.6% |
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Race Overview
Candidates
Average reflects all polls from the last 30 days; table shows the most recent 30 days or the newest 3 polls, whichever is more. How accurate is each pollster? →
| Pollster | Date | Sample | MoE | Dem | Rep |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expedition Strategies (D) | 2026-08-01 | 602 LV | ±3.99 | Tom Perriello 44.00% | John McGuire 47.00% |
Questions About This Race
Is the 2026 VA-05 House race competitive?
No — the expert consensus rates it Safe R for Republicans.
What does the latest poll of the 2026 VA-05 House race say?
The most recent public poll, from Expedition Strategies (D) (completed August 1, 2026), found Tom Perriello (D) at 44% and John McGuire (R) at 47%.
When is the 2026 VA-05 House race decided?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
How is the PollingSource average calculated?
The PollingSource average is the unweighted mean of every scientific public poll of the race from the last 30 days — we do not exclude pollsters. Each race page lists the individual polls behind the average with pollster, field dates, sample size, and margin of error. Full details: pollingsource.com/methodology.
Race Notes
Defeated Bob Good in 2024 primary
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