Prince George's County, Maryland

Maryland Senate District 23

2 candidates are tracked for Maryland Senate District 23 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Ron Watson and James A. T. Amah. Candidate information follows official Prince Georges County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Ron Watson (Democratic), James A. T. Amah (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Maryland Senate District 23; Ron 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.

What this office does

State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.

This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Ron Watson, is on the ballot.

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Ron Watson

Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities

Expanding technology and artificial intelligence education in schools
Preventing organized retail theft
Supporting higher education through scholarships

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Watson served 14 years as an Army Signal Officer, including a deployment supporting Operation Enduring Freedom, before founding Watson Management Corporation, a defense consulting firm, per the campaign site. He holds a PhD and master's degree from Binghamton University, an MBA from George Washington University and a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from Morgan State University, and previously served on the Prince George's County Board of Education and in the House of Delegates, per the campaign site.

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James A. T. Amah

Republican

Biography

James A. T. Amah is the Republican candidate for Maryland Senate District 23 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Maryland Senate District 23 in 2026?

When is the Maryland Senate District 23 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.

How do I see my exact Prince George's County ballot?

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Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Prince George's County and state election office filings, last verified September 25, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Ron Watson, full profile James A. T. Amah, full profile Official Maryland election office