Sam Watson (politician)

Samuel Lawrence Watson (born September 19, 1978) is an American politician from Georgia serving as a Republican member of the Georgia Senate, representing the 11th district. Watson was previously a member of the Georgia House of Representatives from 2013 to 2022.[1] He resigned his house seat to run in a 2023 special election to replace retired senator Dean Burke.[2]

Sam Watson

Member of the Georgia Senate from the 11th district
Incumbent
Assumed office February 6, 2023
Preceded by	Dean Burke
Member of the Georgia House of Representatives from the 172nd district
In office January 14, 2013 – December 31, 2022
Preceded by	Eugene Maddox
Succeeded by	Charles Cannon

Personal details
Born	Samuel Lawrence Watson (1978-09-19) September 19, 1978
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Emily
Residence(s)	Moultrie, Georgia, U.S.
Occupation	Politician

References

Members of the Georgia State Senate
157th General Assembly (2023–present) President of the Senate Burt Jones (R) President pro tempore John F. Kennedy (R) Majority Leader Steve Gooch (R) Minority Leader Gloria Butler (D)
▌Ben Watson (R) ▌Derek Mallow (D) ▌Mike Hodges (R) ▌Billy Hickman (R) ▌Sheikh Rahman (D) ▌Jason Esteves (D) ▌Nabilah Islam (D) ▌Russ Goodman (R) ▌Nikki Merritt (D) ▌Emanuel Jones (D) ▌Sam Watson (R) ▌Freddie Sims (D) ▌Carden Summers (R) ▌Josh McLaurin (D) ▌Ed Harbison (D) ▌Marty Harbin (R) ▌Brian Strickland (R) ▌John F. Kennedy (R) ▌Blake Tillery (R) ▌Larry Walker III (R) ▌Brandon Beach (R) ▌Harold V. Jones II (D) ▌Max Burns (R) ▌Lee Anderson (R) ▌Rick Williams (R) ▌David Lucas (D) ▌Greg Dolezal (R) ▌Matt Brass (R) ▌Randy Robertson (R) ▌Mike Dugan (R) ▌Jason Anavitarte (R) ▌Kay Kirkpatrick (R) ▌Michael "Doc" Rhett (D) ▌Valencia Seay (D) ▌Donzella James (D) ▌Nan Orrock (D) ▌Ed Setzler (R) ▌Horacena Tate (D) ▌Sonya Halpern (D) ▌Sally Harrell (D) ▌Kim Jackson (D) ▌Elena Parent (D) ▌Tonya Anderson (D) ▌Gail Davenport (D) ▌Clint Dixon (R) ▌Bill Cowsert (R) ▌Frank Ginn (R) ▌Shawn Still (R) ▌Shelly Echols (R) ▌Bo Hatchett (R) ▌Steve Gooch (R) ▌Chuck Hufstetler (R) ▌Colton Moore (R) ▌Chuck Payne (R) ▌Gloria Butler (D) ▌John Albers (R)
▌Republican (33) ▌Democratic (23) as of 31 January 2023 Georgia General Assembly Georgia House of Representatives Georgia State Senate

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