5th District Republican Primary: Who Will Win?

Bob Good's Chairmanship and Trump Trial Appearance

Five weeks from today, voters in Virginia's 5th Congressional District will head to the polls to decide who will represent them in the Republican primary. One of the leading candidates is incumbent Rep. Bob Good, who has served since 2021 and currently chairs the House Freedom Caucus.

Good has been a vocal supporter of former President Donald Trump and was present outside of Trump's hush-money trial in New York last week. He has also been endorsed by the Conservative Political Action Committee (CPAC) and the House Freedom Fund, a political action committee that supports Republican candidates.

House Freedom Caucus Election

In addition to his chairmanship of the House Freedom Caucus, Good also recently won an election for the caucus's chairmanship. The House Freedom Caucus is a group of conservative Republicans who are known for their opposition to leadership and their willingness to buck the party line.

Good's election to the chairmanship is seen as a victory for the far-right wing of the Republican Party. He is expected to continue to push for conservative policies and to oppose compromises with Democrats.

Upcoming Primary Election

Good is facing a number of challengers in the upcoming primary election, including former Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli and state Sen. Bryce Reeves. Cuccinelli is a conservative Republican who served as attorney general from 2010 to 2014. Reeves is a more moderate Republican who has served in the state Senate since 2012.

The primary election is expected to be competitive, with all three candidates having a chance to win. The winner of the primary will face Democrat Joshua Throneburg in the general election in November.