VA-09 Democratic nominee?
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AUG 5, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleAttorney
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyModerate Democrat
LocationVirginia
BackgroundAttorney
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EducationEmory & Henry University
Notable personal detailsDouglas Crockett is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in Virginia’s 9th Congressional District (2026). He is a retired United Methodist pastor and an attorney, with experience as a legal advocate and community leader in Virginia. He is a graduate of Emory & Henry University and William & Mary Law School.
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Positions
Healthcare
Supports protecting and restoring Affordable Care Act marketplace subsidies and Medicaid coverage lost from 2025 actions, emphasizes making basic health care affordable and accessible, and says he has not endorsed Medicare for All but would support it if practical and political obstacles to implementation can be addressed.
Immigration & Border
The campaign issues page emphasizes healthcare access and notes that many uninsured are undocumented, while calling for restoration of ACA and Medicaid protections; it does not lay out a specific border or immigration enforcement policy. Public materials include general, humanitarian-framed references to undocumented people but lack concrete proposals on asylum, deportations, or border enforcement.
Endorsements
Endorsers of Douglas Crockett for VA-09 Democratic nominee?
Giles County Virginia Democrats
Public figure
Giles County Virginia Democrats expressed support for Douglas Crockett in a meeting post.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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