State Senator in Legislative District 23, Maryland

2026 Primary Election

• Raaheela Ahmed — State Senator in Legislative District 23, Maryland

  Raaheela Ahmed is a Democratic candidate for the Maryland State Senate, representing Legislative District 23. A lifelong resident of Prince George's County and a product of its public schools, she has deep roots in the community. From 2016 until early 2022, Ahmed served as an elected member of the Prince George's County Board of Education for District 5. She is an alumna of the University of Maryland, College Park, where she earned bachelor's degrees in both Finance and Economics. Her professional experience outside of elected office includes roles at national nonprofit organizations focused on advancing civic engagement and strengthening democracy. Ahmed first ran for public office at the age of 18, demonstrating an early commitment to public service.

• Ron Watson — State Senator in Legislative District 23, Maryland

  Ron Watson is a Democratic member of the Maryland State Senate, representing District 23. He first assumed office on August 31, 2021, following an appointment, and was subsequently elected to a full term in 2022. His legislative experience includes prior service in the Maryland House of Delegates from 2019 to 2021. Watson's career in public service also includes a term on the Prince George's County Board of Education. A veteran of the U.S. Army Reserve, he holds a Ph.D. in systems science. His professional background is in business management and information technology consulting, which led him to establish his own firm, Watson Management Corporation. As a state senator, he is a member of the Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee.

• James A. T. Amah — State Senator in Legislative District 23, Maryland

  James A. T. Amah is a declared candidate for the Maryland State Senate, running as a member of the Republican Party to represent District 23. His immediate goal is to secure the party's nomination in the forthcoming Republican primary election. A successful primary campaign would advance him to the general election, where he would contend for a seat in the Maryland General Assembly, the state's bicameral legislature. The State Senate serves as the upper chamber of this body, responsible for passing laws, confirming appointments, and approving the state budget. As a state senator, he would serve a four-year term. At present, specific details concerning Mr. Amah's professional background, educational history, and core political platform have not been made widely available to the public.