Bob Good

Bob Good
Name	Bob Good
State	Virginia
District	5th
Term start	January 3, 2021
Party	Republican
Preceded	Denver Riggleman
Birth date	11 September 1965
Birth place	Lynchburg, Virginia, U.S.
Alma mater	Liberty University (BS, MBA)
Spouse	Tracey Good, 1990

Bob Good is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Virginia's 5th congressional district since 2021. A member of the Republican Party, he is a member of the House Freedom Caucus and is known for his staunch conservative positions. Good previously served on the Campbell County Board of Supervisors and worked in athletic administration at Liberty University.

Early life and education

Bob Good was born in Lynchburg, Virginia, and grew up in nearby Rustburg. He attended Liberty University, founded by Jerry Falwell, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in business management and later a Master of Business Administration. His time at the evangelical institution profoundly shaped his social and political worldview. After graduation, he began a lengthy career in the private sector and with the university itself.

Early career

Prior to entering politics, Good built a career in corporate finance and athletic administration. He worked for nearly two decades at the Citicorp Credit Services finance division. In 2001, he returned to his alma mater, Liberty University, where he served as an associate athletic director for over 15 years under athletic directors like Jeff Barber. His local political involvement began with his election to the Campbell County Board of Supervisors, where he established a record focused on limiting government spending and opposing tax increases.

U.S. House of Representatives

Elections

In the 2020 Republican nominating process, Good challenged incumbent Denver Riggleman, whom he criticized for his vote on the Equality Act and for officiating a same-sex wedding. Good defeated Riggleman at a drive-through district convention and went on to win the general election against Democratic candidate Cameron Webb. He was sworn into the 117th United States Congress in January 2021. In 2022, he defeated Josh Throneburg to win a second term.

Tenure

Upon entering the United States Congress, Good aligned himself with the most conservative wing of the House Republican Conference. He was a founding member of the House Freedom Caucus in the 118th Congress and serves on the House Education and the Workforce Committee and the House Budget Committee. He has been a vocal critic of the Biden administration and Democratic leadership, particularly on issues like federal spending, pandemic mandates, and support for Ukraine following the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Political positions

Good is identified as a conservative and an America First proponent. He is a strong opponent of abortion and was an original cosponsor of the Life at Conception Act. He supports gun rights and has received an "A+" rating from the National Rifle Association. He voted against the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, and was one of several members to oppose the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023. He has also been skeptical of U.S. funding for NATO and foreign aid, voting against aid packages for Ukraine and Israel.

Electoral history

* 2020: Won the Republican nomination against incumbent Denver Riggleman at a district convention. Defeated Democratic nominee Cameron Webb in the general election (52.3%–47.5%). * 2022: Secured the Republican nomination uncontested. Defeated Democratic nominee Josh Throneburg in the general election (57.8%–42.0%). * 2024: Faced a primary challenge from John J. McGuire III, a member of the Virginia House of Delegates, amid opposition from some establishment Republican figures.

Category:Members of the United States House of Representatives from Virginia Category:1965 births Category:Living people