Summary
Current Position: US House from 2022
Affiliation: Republican
Former Position: Campbell County Board of Supervisors 2015-2019
District: The majority of Southside Virginia. Within the district are the cities of Charlottesville, Danville, and Lynchburg.
Bob Good is a member of the House Freedom Caucus and has been named to the Education and Labor Committee and the Budget Committee.
Professionally, Bob worked as the Senior Associate Athletics Director for Development at Liberty University for 15 years, following a 17-year career with CitiFinancial.
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About
Born in Pennsylvania before moving to New Jersey, Bob’s family relocated to Lynchburg, Virginia when he was 9 years old and his father decided to attend seminary. One of four boys, he grew up in a modest home and learned the importance and necessity of hard work from a young age. Because his family often struggled for the bare necessities, Bob learned to appreciate the generosity of friends and others who provided assistance to his family during those financially challenging periods of his childhood.
Thanks to the continued benevolence of others, Bob was able to attend high school at Liberty Christian Academy, and he and his brothers became wrestlers. His devotion to the sport led to him winning a state championship and a partial scholarship to Liberty University. Bob’s involvement in wrestling would span four decades as a competitor, coach, administrator, and mentor of young men. The lessons learned in the sport still impact his life today, along with the young men that he was able to influence over many years.
Bob graduated from Liberty University in 1988 and soon married his college sweetheart, Tracey. With a degree in Finance, he was hired by CitiFinancial in their lending division. During his 17-year tenure, Bob ascended from branch manager, to area training director, and eventually to district manager, overseeing operations in northern Georgia, southeastern Tennessee, and ultimately central and southwest Virginia.
Bob left CitiFinancial in 2005 to accept a position as Sr. Associate Athletic Director for Development and Executive Director of the Flames Club at his alma mater, Liberty University. During his nearly 15 years at Liberty, he raised $20 million to help student-athletes from all backgrounds experience the opportunity to receive an outstanding Christ-centered education while competing in NCAA Division I athletics. Liberty’s stated mission to Train Champions for Christ had a profound impact upon Bob as a student-athlete and inspired his decades-long dedication to the university and the student-athletes who he later helped provide that same opportunity. He completed his MBA in Leadership from Liberty in 2010.
Bob is a born-again Christian, and his devotion to his faith is the guiding influence in his life. He served more than 15 years as an adult Sunday school teacher, and for 10 years as a church deacon.
Elected to office in 2015, Bob served on the Campbell County Board of Supervisors and completed his term in December of 2019. During his time on the board, Bob was known for his staunch positions on reducing taxes and regulations, encouraging economic growth, and prioritizing funding for law enforcement and public safety. In addition, Bob was a vocal supporter of the Second Amendment, preservation of our right-to-work laws, and protector of the rights of individual property owners.
Bob has been married to Tracey for over 30 years and is the proud father of three grown children: Patrick, Sydney, and Conner.
Personal
Full Name: Bob Good
Gender: Male
Family: Spouse: Tracey; 3 Children: Patrick, Sydney, Conner
Birth Date: 09/11/1965
Birth Place; Wilkes Barre, PA
Home City: Evington, VA
Religion: Born Again Christian
Source: Vote Smart
Education
MBA, Leadership, Liberty University, 2008-2010
BS, Finance, Liberty University, 1983-1988
Offices
Lynchburg, VA 24502
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Politics
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Election Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Bob Good | 801 | 54.0 | |
| Independent | Travis Lee Griffin | 680 | 45.9 | |
| Write-in | 2 | 0.1 | ||
| Total votes | 1,483 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican gain from Independent | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Bob Good | 1,517 | 58.1 | |
| Republican | Denver Riggleman (incumbent) | 1,020 | 41.9 | |
| Total votes | 2,537 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Bob Good | 210,988 | 52.4 | |
| Democratic | Cameron Webb | 190,315 | 47.3 | |
| Write-in | 1,014 | 0.3 | ||
| Total votes | 402,317 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Bob Good (incumbent) | 177,191 | 57.6 | |
| Democratic | Joshua Throneburg | 129,996 | 42.2 | |
| Write-in | 603 | 0.2 | ||
| Total votes | 307,790 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
Finances
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Committees
U.S. Representative Bob Good (VA-05) is a member of the House Freedom Caucus and serves on the Education and Labor Committee and the Budget Committee.
New Legislation
Learn more about legislation sponsored and co-sponsored by Congressman Good.
Issues
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The right to life is a foundational principle of our nation, rooted in the Declaration of Independence, which states that governments are instituted in order to protect the
I believe that the federal government may not infringe on the right of law-abiding citizens to keep and bear arms.
Since our nation’s founding, lawful immigration policy has contributed to a strong country, comprised of hardworking Americans from a variety of backgrounds.
When the government spends wastefully, it makes important spending more difficult. Decades of unchecked
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Governance
When the government spends wastefully, it makes important spending more difficult. Decades of unchecked federal spending have resulted in a national debt of over $28 trillion – a sum that equates to more than $224,000 of debt per taxpayer. Since 2018, over $9 trillion has been added to the national debt under House Democrats’ watch. That’s more than the combined deficits under all previous 72 years of Republican House majorities.
As part of my solution to cut federal spending and save taxpayer money, I introduced the Nickel Plan in Congress to require the federal government to reduce its budget by one nickel for every dollar it spends annually over a period of five years. My proposal would keep more money in the pockets of hardworking Americans while simultaneously reining in out of control federal spending. We cannot allow the current administration to put Washington elites first while placing a growing and unreasonable burden on the American taxpayer.
Our country cannot continue this race towards fiscal insanity. I am working tirelessly to curb federal spending. I will continue my fight to keep money where it belongs—in the wallets of hard-working taxpayers.
Human Rights
The right to life is a foundational principle of our nation, rooted in the Declaration of Independence, which states that governments are instituted in order to protect the God-given rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. There is no greater responsibility of government than the protection of precious, innocent life.
In addition to protecting preborn life, I am deeply concerned by efforts to trample over the conscience rights of taxpayers who have sincere objections to abortion. According to a January 2021 poll from Marist and the Knights of Columbus, a majority of Americans do not support government funding of abortion. Historically, federal and state law protect conscience rights for those who have religious objections to abortion. Conscience rights are grounded in the First Amendment and the very essence of our Bill of Rights. Freedom of conscience must be defended despite efforts in the legislature and judiciary to strip this fundamental right. It is important that the Hyde Amendment and the Hyde principle of protecting life are included in all bills relating to funding of government health services so that taxpayer funds are not used to pay for abortions in the United States or abroad.
I believe that the federal government may not infringe on the right of law-abiding citizens to keep and bear arms. This God-given, constitutionally recognized right ensures that Americans can protect their lives, their property, and ultimately, their liberty. The Constitution’s Framers knew that a free society could exist only if the people were truly sovereign and able to act as a check against tyrannical government. Self-defense is essential to fulfilling that role.
The Second Amendment and public safety go hand-in-hand—and the federal government has a duty to protect both. Data suggests that gun control laws do not contribute significantly to the prevention of violent crime. Rather, these restrictions act as a barrier between law-abiding citizens and their Constitutional right. Instead of restricting gun rights, I believe that our communities can remain safe by funding and resourcing law enforcement, enacting and enforcing strong legal penalties for criminals, and permitting citizens to defend themselves.
Veterans
I believe strongly in the federal government’s duty to care for veterans. Our veterans face unique challenges as they transition to civilian life. From workforce training and education, to health care and disability assistance, there are many opportunities for our nation to show our appreciation by ensuring our veterans have access to the highest quality of care and other needed support.
IMMIGRATION AND BORDER SECURITY
Since our nation’s founding, lawful immigration policy has contributed to a strong country, comprised of hardworking Americans from a variety of backgrounds. Without defined borders, strong values, and reverence for the rule of law, America could not endure or protect its diverse community of citizens. Unfortunately, the rule of law has been degraded by weak border security and outright defiance of our immigration laws.
As a nation, we must hold tightly to the principles that define and unite us, chief among which is the rule of law. Responsible immigration policies and border security strengthen our country, while unchecked migration and a lawless border are significant threat to our national security, our economic security, and our health security. I will work to oppose policies that allow illegal immigration to occur, placing the needs of American citizens—and legal immigrants—before the needs of those who disregard the law.
