Courtney Watson
Candidate for House of Delegates, District 9B
Background
- Occupation
- Insurance executive
- Lives in
- Ellicott City
- Campaign website
- courtneywatson9b.com
Delegate since 2019 and deputy majority whip; former Howard County Council member and chair (2006–2014) and Board of Education chair, and an insurance executive at HUB International Mid-Atlantic.
Documented positions
Public safety
Supports restrictions on carrying firearms in sensitive places.
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“Enacted common-sense measures placing restrictions on the wearing, carrying, and transporting of firearms in sensitive areas”
Education
Supports the Blueprint for Maryland's Future education plan.
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“a historic investment in education that is delivering real benefits to students, teachers, and families”
Housing
Supports using state-owned land for affordable housing.
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“Made 300 acres of state-owned land available to support the creation of affordable housing”
Economy & jobs
Supports statewide paid family and medical leave.
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“Established a statewide program to ensure workers can take time off for family or medical needs”
Environment & parks
Secured over $70 million for Ellicott City flood mitigation.
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“secured more than $70 million for the Ellicott City Safe and Sound Plan”
All sources (6)
- Certified ballots, 2026 Gubernatorial General Election (every county's ballot styles)
Election filing · Maryland State Board of Elections · elections.maryland.gov
- 2026 Gubernatorial General Election State Candidates List
Election filing · Maryland State Board of Elections · elections.maryland.gov
- Certified ballots, 2026 Gubernatorial General Election: Howard County (every ballot style)
Election filing · Maryland State Board of Elections · elections.maryland.gov
- Maryland District 9 election 2026: Hester, Hightower, Mofor and Rhoda
News coverage · Maryland Bay News · Aug 19, 2026 · mdbaynews.com
- Delegate Courtney Watson: member page (biography and 2026 legislation)
Government record · Maryland General Assembly · mgaleg.maryland.gov
- ISSUES | courtneywatson
Campaign website · Friends of Courtney Watson · courtneywatson9b.com
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