Currently holds the office of Georgia State Senate - District 1 until January 11, 2027.
Candidate for Georgia State Senate - District 1 in 2026 Georgia General Election.
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Get StartedSen. Watson also voted in favor of legislation to safeguard Georgia’s estuarine areas and bring oyster farming to our state. Learn more
Ben sponsored HB 445 to amend the current Shore Protection Act and better protect our coastline. Learn more
Sen. Ben Watson sponsored SB 16, “The Interstate Medical Licensure Compact Act,” to add Georgia to the list of states that accept each other’s medical licenses. Learn more
Ben also supported the “Patients First Act” to allow Georgia to request federal waivers for Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act. SB 106 will help increase access to health care in our state and lower insurance premiums. Learn more
Sen. Watson helped pass a 10 percent income tax cut for Georgians — the largest income tax cut in state history. Learn more
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