Summary
Current Position: State Delegate of District 56 since 2018
Affiliation: Republican
John McGuire’s believes one of the biggest keys to success in life, no matter what you do, is teamwork. As a member of the Virginia General Assembly, John’s focus is on good policy, not politics.
Whether it’s fighting for better services for our veterans, law enforcement, and first responders, tackling the Heroin/Opioid epidemic, or making sure our tax dollars are being used efficiently, John knows that by listening to each other and working together, we can create a brighter future for our Commonwealth.
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About
Source: Campaign page
John McGuire was born and raised in Henrico County. As a child, John spent time in foster care, where he attended nine different elementary schools. His grandparents rescued him and his older sister from the foster care system and years later, John graduated from Henrico High School in 1988.
After graduation, John’s call to service lead him to the U.S. Navy. After ten years of service as a Navy SEAL, he settled back down in Virginia. There in his hometown of Henrico, John founded a small business, SEAL Team PT Inc., a fitness company dedicated to helping teams and individuals become stronger, healthier, and more confident. 19 years later, that company helps train Division 1 athletes and corporations all over the world. In addition to running a successful business, John has been brought in by groups as a motivational speaker. In his speeches, he shares what he is most passionate about, the principles of teamwork and leadership.
John’s believes one of the biggest keys to success in life, no matter what you do, is teamwork. As a member of the Virginia General Assembly, John’s focus is on good policy, not politics. Whether it’s fighting for better services for our veterans, law enforcement, and first responders, tackling the Heroin/Opioid epidemic, or making sure our tax dollars are being used efficiently, John knows that by listening to each other and working together, we can create a brighter future for our Commonwealth. As a husband and father of five, he knows the importance of building a true partnership between our families, our communities and our state government.
John and his wife Tracy live in Henrico County.
Experience
Work Experience
- Motivational speaker/team trainer
- US Navy
1988 to 1998
Education
Okaloosa Walton Community College, FL
enrico High School
1988
Personal
- Birth Year: 1968
- Place of Birth: Richmond, VA
- Gender: Male
- Race(s): Caucasian
- Religion: Baptist
- Spouse: Tracy K. Mang
- Children: Ariel, John, Skyler, Julia, and Spencer
Membership & Affiliation
River Road Church, Baptist
VFW (life member)
A-Team 212 Networking Group
UDT SEAL Association (life member)
NRA (life member)
Contact
Legislative Assistant: Zachary Williams
Administrative Assistant During Session: Karen Imes
Email:
- Government – DelJMcGuire@house.virginia.gov
Offices
Capitol Office
Pocahontas Building
900 E. Main St,
Richmond, Virginia 23219
Phone: (804) 698-1056
District Office
11357 Nuckols Road #156
Glen Allen, VA 23059
Phone: (804) 389-8601
Web
Government Page, Campaign Site, Twitter, Facebook
Politics
Source: none
Recent Elections
2019
| John J. McGuire III (R) | 20,250 | 60.97% |
| Juanita Jo Matkins (D) | 12,929 | 38.93% |
| Write-In (Write-in) | 36 | 0.11% |
| TOTAL | 33,215 |
2017
| John McGuire (R) | 18,792 | 59.5% |
| Melissa Miscione Dart (D) | 12,761 | 40.4% |
| Write In (Write-in) | 44 | 0.1% |
| TOTAL | 31,597 |
Source: Virginia Legislative Information System
Finances
MCGUIRE III, JOHN J has run in 1 race for public office, winning 1 of them. The candidate has raised a total of $176,749.
Source: Follow the Money
Committees
Committees
Science and Technology
Counties Cities and Towns
Education
Privileges and Elections
Subcommittees
Counties Cities and Towns
Education – Subcommittee #2
Subcommittee #1Privileges and Elections – Subcommittee #1
Privileges and Elections – Subcommittee #2
Appointments
- House Counties Cities and Towns
- House Education
- House Privileges and Elections
- House Science & Technology
- Virginia Foundation for Healthy Youth
- War Memorial Board, Virginia
Voting Record
See: Vote Smart
New Legislation
Source: Ballotpedia
Issues
Economy
Pro-Business Reforms
As a local small business owner for the last 18 years, John understands the obstacles holding businesses back in our area. John wants to help businesses grow, create jobs, and invest in our communities by cutting taxes and removing regulatory hurdles.
Support Tax Policies That Are Favorable to Our Citizens and Businesses
As a local small business owner for the last 18 years, John understands the obstacles holding businesses back in our area. John wants to help businesses grow, create jobs, and invest in our communities by cutting taxes and removing regulatory hurdles. Virginia’s economic growth rate has trailed the national average for five straight years. We must act and support economic development by reducing burdens on our hardworking taxpayers. As your Delegate, John will oppose any measure to increase personal and business taxes.
Education
Support Initiatives to Reform our Education System
As a father of five, John understands our children are our most valuable resource. John understands now is the time to prepare our students for the jobs of the 21st Century. We must fix the one-size-fits-all education system that has failed, and embrace a diverse range of school choice options that allow the student and their parents to choose the education that best fits their needs.
Health Care
Support Overhauling Our Health Care System
John wants to cut burdensome regulations that limit competition, inflate health care costs, and reduces access to health care providers – particularly in rural areas like Louisa and Goochland. John is committed to overhauling our current health care regulatory system so that patient’s wellbeing will be our top priority.
Support Programs to Eradicate the Opioid Crisis
John has spoken with voters throughout the district on the opioid crisis. He has met families who have experienced unimaginable loss. Opioid addiction has spread through the entire Commonwealth of Virginia, including the 56th District. As your next delegate, John will support legislation to combat the opioid crisis that is negatively impacting our communities.
Infrastructure
Support Broadband Expansion
As your Delegate, John will advocate for broadband expansion throughout the 56th District. John understands we must promote infrastructure modernization to enhance our students learning experiences, help existing businesses grow, attract new business, and increase jobs in our district.
Safety
As a former Navy SEAL and father of five, John knows exactly what it takes to keep our homes and families safe. John will fight the online exploitation of children and fight the growing threat of gangs on our streets. John will work tirelessly to prevent substance abuse disorders and help those in recovery to get back on their feet.
Support Our Law Enforcement and First Responders
As your Delegate, John will advocate for all first responders. Police, firefighters, and EMTs work tirelessly, and often thanklessly, to ensure our safety. We need to equip our public stewards with the tools and resources they need to keep us safe. John will work with our local communities to provide the compensation and benefits our First Responders and Law Enforcement deserve.
Veterans
Support Our Veterans’ and Their Families
As a former Navy SEAL, no one will fight harder for our veterans and their families than John. The Commonwealth of Virginia currently taxes retired veterans’ retirement benefits while neighboring states like North Carolina do not. We are losing valuable and skilled members of our communities to North Carolina because of their favorable tax structure. John believes in removing the tax burden on our veterans. John will work to ensure Veterans and their families receive their earned benefits and will work with our local business leaders to create job opportunities for our returning veterans.
