One candidate is tracked for Maryland House of Delegates District 9B on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Courtney Watson. Candidate information follows official Howard County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Courtney Watson (Democratic) is on the November 3 ballot for Maryland House of Delegates District 9B; Courtney Watson is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. Party nominees were chosen at the June 23 primary; unaffiliated candidates qualified by petition. The field is the State Board of Elections' certified 2026 Gubernatorial General candidate list (updated September 7, 2026). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
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This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Courtney Watson, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.
Maryland › Howard County › Maryland House of Delegates District 9B
Democratic Incumbent
Per the campaign site.
Watson has served Howard County for 20 years in progressively responsible roles, including the Board of Education, the County Council, and, since 2018, the Maryland House of Delegates, per the campaign site.
Who is running for Maryland House of Delegates District 9B in 2026?
One candidate is tracked for Maryland House of Delegates District 9B on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Courtney Watson. Candidate information follows official Howard County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Maryland House of Delegates District 9B election in Maryland?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Maryland are on the Maryland election hub at theballotbrief.com.
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Candidate roster from official Howard County and state election office filings, last verified September 29, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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