Douglas Crockett, a Virginian, retired United Methodist pastor and attorney, has announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Congress in Virginia’s 9th Congressional District. A native of Wythe County, Crockett brings more than three decades of experience serving people across Virginia as a pastor, legal advocate, and community leader. Crockett has been married for 44 years, is a father and grandfather, and comes from a family deeply rooted in the 9th District. While he currently resides in Williamsburg, Virginia, he is committed to returning to Southwest Virginia to serve the people and communities he calls home. For more than a decade, he carried the dual responsibility of pastoring a church while maintaining a full-time law practice, demonstrating a strong work ethic and commitment to service.