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Ron Watson

Ron Watson

Democratic · Maryland · 2026 · Incumbent

Running for Maryland Senate District 23, Maryland

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Expanding technology and artificial intelligence education in schools
  • Preventing organized retail theft
  • Supporting higher education through scholarships
Biography

Watson served 14 years as an Army Signal Officer, including a deployment supporting Operation Enduring Freedom, before founding Watson Management Corporation, a defense consulting firm, per the campaign site. He holds a PhD and master's degree from Binghamton University, an MBA from George Washington University and a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from Morgan State University, and previously served on the Prince George's County Board of Education and in the House of Delegates, per the campaign site.

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