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Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: A delegate votes on Maryland laws and the state budget in the Maryland House of Delegates.

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Courtney WatsonOfficial portrait — Maryland General Assembly

Courtney Watson

DemocraticIncumbent

Insurance executive · Ellicott City

The gist

  • Supports the Blueprint for Maryland's Future education plan.
  • Secured over $70 million for Ellicott City flood mitigation.
  • Supports restrictions on carrying firearms in sensitive places.
  • Supports using state-owned land for affordable housing.
  • Supports statewide paid family and medical leave.
More about Courtney
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  1. Supports the Blueprint for Maryland's Future education plan.

    ISSUES | courtneywatson

    Campaign website · Friends of Courtney Watson · courtneywatson9b.com

    “a historic investment in education that is delivering real benefits to students, teachers, and families”
  2. Secured over $70 million for Ellicott City flood mitigation.

    ISSUES | courtneywatson

    Campaign website · Friends of Courtney Watson · courtneywatson9b.com

    “secured more than $70 million for the Ellicott City Safe and Sound Plan”
  3. Supports restrictions on carrying firearms in sensitive places.

    ISSUES | courtneywatson

    Campaign website · Friends of Courtney Watson · courtneywatson9b.com

    “Enacted common-sense measures placing restrictions on the wearing, carrying, and transporting of firearms in sensitive areas”
  4. Supports using state-owned land for affordable housing.

    ISSUES | courtneywatson

    Campaign website · Friends of Courtney Watson · courtneywatson9b.com

    “Made 300 acres of state-owned land available to support the creation of affordable housing”
  5. Supports statewide paid family and medical leave.

    ISSUES | courtneywatson

    Campaign website · Friends of Courtney Watson · courtneywatson9b.com

    “Established a statewide program to ensure workers can take time off for family or medical needs”

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