House of Delegates in Legislative District 9B, Maryland

2026 Primary Election

• Abdun Matin — House of Delegates in Legislative District 9B, Maryland

  Abdun Matin is a Democratic candidate for the Maryland House of Delegates in Legislative District 9B. A licensed mental health therapist and nonprofit leader, he has over a decade of experience in charitable initiatives and community programs. Matin works as a Program Therapist at Thrive Behavioral Health, providing mental health services to adults and youth. His academic background includes a master's degree in industrial and organizational psychology from Southern New Hampshire University and a Certificate in Professional Counseling Studies from the University of Baltimore. His community work includes raising over $1 million for humanitarian causes and establishing food pantries, reflecting his advocacy for mental health access and hunger prevention.

• Courtney Watson — House of Delegates in Legislative District 9B, Maryland

  Courtney Watson is a Democratic member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing District 9B since assuming office on January 9, 2019. Her public service career began on the Howard County Board of Education, where she served from 2002 to 2006. Following this, she was elected to the Howard County Council, holding a seat from 2006 until 2014. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Watson is an alumna of Loyola University Maryland, where she earned both a bachelor's degree in business and a Master of Business Administration. In the House of Delegates, Watson has served on the Appropriations Committee and as a Deputy Majority Whip. She also serves as the House Chair of the Joint Committee on the Management of Public Funds.