Youngkin Joins McGuire at Fluvanna Rally
Former Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin campaigned with Congressman John McGuire ahead of the November 3 election.
Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Elections
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Former Governor Glenn Youngkin joined Congressman John McGuire at a Get Out the Vote rally at Lazy S Ranch in Palmyra, Virginia, on Monday, November 2. McGuire is seeking a second term representing Virginia's 5th Congressional District against Democrat Tom Perriello and independent Cooke Harvey.
Why it matters
The rally underscores the final push for Virginia's 5th Congressional District, where McGuire faces a challenge from a former congressman who previously held the seat. Youngkin urged attendees to reach out to people who had not yet voted, while McGuire said poll watchers have been signed up in every county, city, and town.
McGuire attributes roughly $20 billion in district investment and 7,000 jobs to his tenure, figures presented by the candidate rather than independently verified in the source. The election is scheduled for November 3, and the outcome remains unknown.
The players
John McGuire
Republican congressman seeking a second term representing Virginia's 5th Congressional District.
Glenn Youngkin
Former Republican governor of Virginia who served from January 2022 through January 2026.
Tom Perriello
Democratic former congressman who previously served from 2009 to 2011 and is challenging McGuire.
The details
Youngkin encouraged attendees to reach out to people who had not voted, and McGuire said poll watchers have been signed up across the district. McGuire is also promoting the Wintergreen Emergency Egress Act, H.R. 6365, which passed the U.S. House on March 3, 2026, with bipartisan support, and the American Dream Act, which would exclude qualifying capital gains for property owners 65 or older who sell to first-time buyers at $500,000 or less.
Timeline
2009-2011: Tom Perriello serves in Congress.
2010: Perriello loses reelection to Republican Robert Hurt.
January 2022 through January 2026: Glenn Youngkin serves as Virginia governor.
November 2025: The Wintergreen Emergency Egress Act is introduced.
March 3, 2026: The Wintergreen Emergency Egress Act passes the U.S. House.
Political Context
The Wintergreen Emergency Egress Act, H.R. 6365, introduced in November 2025 and passed by the House on March 3, 2026, is the bill McGuire cites as a response to evacuation concerns in Wintergreen, Nelson County. Opposition to his campaign comes from Democrat Tom Perriello, a former congressman who lost his 2010 reelection bid to Robert Hurt.
Voters in Virginia's 5th Congressional District will choose their representative on November 3. Residents can contact their county or city registrar about poll watcher and voting logistics before election day.
The takeaway
The rally shows how a former governor's endorsement is being used to mobilize late voters in a closely watched congressional race. Voters are encouraged to confirm their registration and polling location before November 3.
What happens next
The election is scheduled for November 3, when voters will decide the 5th Congressional District race between McGuire, Perriello, and Harvey.
Further reading
For more on the races shaping the state, see Elections coverage across Virginia.
Source note: This article includes information reported by 29news.
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