Maryland General Assembly – District 23 (2026)

County/Region: Prince George’s County (Largo, Upper Marlboro)
House Configuration: Multi-member (3 Delegates)
Political Lean: Strong Democrat
Status: Safe Democratic

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State Senate – District 23

Incumbent: Ron Watson, Democrat
Running Again: Y

Candidates

Republican

• James A. T. Amah

Democrat

• Ron Watson
• Raaheela Ahmed

Key Issues

• Economic development
• Public safety
• School performance
• State spending priorities

What to Watch

District 23 remains firmly Democratic. Turnout differences may influence margins but not overall partisan control.

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House of Delegates – District 23

Three at-large seats.

Candidates

Republican

• Michael Riker
• Kimberly Simmons Robinson

Democrat

• Tambei Chiawah
• Marvin E. Holmes, Jr. – Incumbent
• Keenon James
• Kym Taylor – Incumbent
• Michael Bance
• Kris Natesan
• Le Shaun Quander-Mosley
• Rebecca M. Stallworth
• Daniel Rutherford Wilson

Unafilliated

• Lisa Russell

Stable Democratic representation expected.

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MDBayNews Analysis

District 23 voters typically align with Prince George’s County leadership priorities and statewide Democratic policy direction.