Ron Watson

Democrat · Candidate for Maryland State Senate District 23 · Incumbent · November 3, 2026

Where they stand

Moderately left, from their state-legislature votes (Shor–McCarty). From their roll-call votes in the Maryland House of Delegates and Senate, 2019–2022.

Source: data · how scores are linked to one scale.

Donor-based DIME score: moderately left.

AI read of their current public record: slightly left.

Issue by issue

Economy & taxesCenter
Climate & energyModerately left

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Quick answers

What party is Ron Watson?
Ron Watson is running as a Democrat.
Is Ron Watson the incumbent?
Yes. Ron Watson currently holds this office.
Who is Ron Watson running against?
James A. T. Amah, for Maryland State Senate District 23.
Is Ron Watson liberal or conservative?
On SpectrumVote's left–right scale, Ron Watson is moderately left, from their state-legislature votes (Shor–McCarty). This comes from published research, not our opinion.
Should I vote for Ron Watson?
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