VA-05: Democrat Mike Pruitt.Announces Candidacy

[RandySF]

VA05 is a tough district for Democrats – Trump won it by 12.2 points in 2024, Hung Cao actually beat Tim Kaine there by 9.9 points, and insurrectionist/far-right-extremist John McGuire won the US House race by 15 points. Which is why Larry Sabato’s “Crystal Ball” has VA05 as “Safe Republican.”

However…with all that said, I’d make a few points: 1) with a Republican in the White House, and a VERY unpopular one at that, it’s quite possible that the midterm elections next year – assuming they’re free and fair of course – will be a “blue wave” or even a “blue tsunami,” like in 2018; 2) John McGuire is truly a horrible Congressman; as extreme as they come, and completely incompetent in terms of actually representing the district…and hopefully at least *some* Republican voters and certainly independents in VA05 see that (?); 3) it’s possible that former Rep. Bob Good (R) could run, possibly under the “America Party” banner or as an independent, which could draw support from McGuire; 4) Democrats obviously need a strong candidate with roots in the district who also runs a top-notch campaign.

So that’s definitely the type of background that might appeal to voters. The question, of course, is whether it might appeal to ENOUGH voters in a solid-red district like VA05, along with a “blue wave” and possibly a Bob Good candidacy, to propel someone like Mike Pruitt to victory. First, of course, he’ll have to win the nomination; we’ll see if other Democrats throw their hats in the ring for this. But whoever the Democratic nominee ends up being, whether Mike Pruitt or someone else, I strongly encourage them to speak very loudly, clearly and plainly about your vision, of course, but also about why John McGuire is a *disaster* and a *disgrace* to the district – and why it’s absolutely time for better leadership!



https://bluevirginia.us/2025/07/democrat-mike-pruitt-navy-veteran-civil-rights-lawyer-who-grew-up-in-a-blue-collar-family-in-a-rural-corner-of-the-blue-ridge-announces-candidacy-for-va05/

[Keepthesoulalive]

1. Good luck with that

The district runs through the Blue Ridge. Incredibly beautiful but very red. We have had phenomenal candidates but they would rather stew in their hate and victim hood. They managed to stick Albemarle county in there , we vote blue but it doesn’t matter. We keep trying and donating but those people will not vote for no damned democrats.