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State Senator, 23rd District
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 4 years
- Candidates
- 2
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: A state senator votes on Maryland laws and the state budget and confirms the Governor's appointments.
Taxes & budget
James A. T. AmahRepublican
No documented position found.
Ron WatsonDemocratic
- Supports legalizing iGaming for new state revenue.
- Supports requiring funding sources for new initiatives.
- Sponsored the Retire in Maryland Tax Relief Act.In office
Public safety
James A. T. AmahRepublican
No documented position found.
Ron WatsonDemocratic
- Sponsored handgun-carry bill on people with prior convictions.In office
Education
James A. T. AmahRepublican
No documented position found.
Ron WatsonDemocratic
- Supports keeping the Blueprint while results come in.
Economy & jobs
James A. T. AmahRepublican
No documented position found.
Ron WatsonDemocratic
- Sponsored regulation of digital assets and staking.In office
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