At the 25th Annual Speaker’s Society Dinner tonight, I met some real women trailblazers in the House of Delegates. Elizabeth Smith was first elected in 1974 and served for 20 years. Eileen Rehrmann was first elected in 1983 and went on to become Harford County Executive. The dinner allows existing members and former members to meet each other and provides a great opportunity for the passing along of sage advice. I saw former Senator Marty Madden and former Delegate Bob Flanag

Grateful to so many Howard Countians who have joined our campaign - and all of you who are taking the time to talk to friends, neighbors and fellow residents about our vision and priorities for District 9b - Happy Saturday! #newyearnew9 #hocomd #vote #petsof9b #ittakesavillage #WomensRights #OpioidCrisis #GunSense #Women #Endorsement #newyearnewnine #EllicottCity #HoCoMD #StandUp #CourtneyWatson #Stronger9B

Highlighting our first time women candidates in the room at my recent fundraising event - so proud to be running with these women. — with China Williams, Natalie Ziegler, Katie Hester, Christiana Mercer Rigby and Liz Walsh. #Women #Endorsement #HowardCounty #CourtneyWatson #Stronger9B

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Proud to be the first Howard County Moms Demand Action Candidate of Distinction. The meeting tonight celebrated victories for common sense gun laws led by Delegate Vanessa Atterbeary and Baltimore City prosecutor and candidate Richard Gibson for Howard County State's Attorney. Congratulations to Moms HoCo for their success. Yes, you can make a difference! #MomsDemandAction #GunSense #Endorsement #Women #WomensRights #Stronger9B

Thank you for your support, Anjula! "Courtney is a true public servant. She listens, is thoughtful, and advocates for her constituents in real and concrete ways. One of the things I have loved watching this year is how she has been mentoring and supporting new candidates and women entering politics for the first time. As a mom, a lifelong educator, a long-time resident of Howard County, and an advocate for women’s rights and diversity, I want Courtney in Annapolis representin

Thank you, Bryn, for your wonderful endorsement. You are our future, and your voice counts! #NextGeneration #WomensRights #Endorsement #Women #HoCoMD #9B #Stronger9B #EllicottCity #HowardCounty #CourtneyWatson

Thanks for the endorsement, Wendy! I have known Courtney for nearly 20 years with the majority of those years in her role as a public servant. Courtney evaluates community problems from an analytical perspective, using data and facts to develop her positions. Courtney is an excellent listener and willing to work with others to co-create an innovative solution that solves issues in her community. As a member of the Board of Education, she listened to my unique comprehensive sh

Please join me on Thursday, March 22nd from 5:30 to 7:30 PM for the 6th Annual Wine, Women & Watson! Unite with me and other local women candidates during Women's History Month for an evening of wine from The Wine Bin, lite fare from Tersiguel’s, and good conversation as we discuss the importance of closing the gender gap in politics and how it shapes the future of Howard County. Wine, Women & Watson is one of the most popular events I host each year, and one of my favori

We had a number of wonderful house parties this weekend, with bipartisan audiences. We all care about the same things - and working together to solve local challenges is rewarding and productive. Thank you to our hosts throughout the weekend! #Stronger9B #NewYearNewNine #WatsonHester #Women #newyearnewnine #MDPolitics #HoCoMD #9B #WatsonHester #CourtneyWatson #HowardCounty #HouseParty #Stronger9B