| Current Office: | State House (GA) - District 163, Republican |
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| First Elected: | 11/02/2010 |
| Last Elected: | 11/02/2010 |
| Next Election: | 2012 |
| Gender: | Male |
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| Family: | Wife: Bernice; 3 children; |
| Birth Place: | Twin City, GA |
| Home City: | Isle of Hope, GA |
Summary
Representative Ben Watson
Biographical
Issue Category:
- Select One down
- Abortion Issues
- Agriculture Issues
- Animal Rights and Wildlife Issues
- Arts and Humanities
- Budget, Spending and Taxes
- Business and Consumers
- Campaign Finance and Election Issues
- Civil Liberties and Civil Rights
- Congressional and Legislative Affairs
- Conservative
- Crime Issues
- Death Penalty
- Defense
- Drug Issues
- Education
- Employment and Affirmative Action
- Energy Issues
- Environmental Issues
- Executive Branch
- Family and Children Issues
- Federal, State, and Local Relations
- Foreign Aid and Policy Issues
- Gambling and Gaming
- Government Reform
- Gun Issues
- Health Issues
- Housing and Property Issues
- Immigration
- Indigenous Peoples
- Labor
- Legal Issues
- Liberal
- Military Issues
- National Security Issues
- Reproductive Issues
- Science and Medical Research
- Senior and Social Security Issues
- Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
- Social Issues
- Stem Cell Research
- Technology and Communication
- Trade Issues
- Transportation Issues
- Veterans Issues
- Welfare and Poverty
- Women's Issues
Recent Key Votes
HB 954 - Prohibits Abortions after 20 Weeks
Legislation (Yea)
March 29, 2012 - Prohibits abortions after a physician has determined that a fetus has reached a probable gestational age of 20 weeks except in the following circumstances ...
SB 410 - Requires numerical school ratings based on student performance
More Key Votes
Legislation (Nay)
March 29, 2012
Recent Public Statements
Issue Position: Repeal and Replace ObamaCare
Dr. Ben Watson has worked as a primary care physician in Savannah since 1988. He has the personal dedication to protect the health of Georgia ...
Issue Position: Beaches
SUPPORTING A LONG TERM BEACH RENOURISHMENT PROGRAM. As Representative, Ben will continue the fight for beach protection and renourishment.
Issue Position: Infrastructure
More Public Statements
IMPROVE SAVANNAH AREA Ben will work to improve Savannah area infrastructure and roads.
Recent Interest Group Ratings
| Span | Name | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund Positions on Gun Rights | A |
Campaign Finances
| Top industry | Uncoded ($21,384.00) |
| Source | FollowTheMoney.org |
Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)
Ben Watson refused to tell citizens where he stands on any of the issues addressed in the 2010 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests from Vote Smart, national media, and prominent political leaders.
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Contact Information
Capitol Email
ben.watson@house.ga.gov
District Website
http://www1.legis.ga.gov/legis/2011_12/house/bios/watsonBen.html
Capitol
404 Coverdell Legislative Office Building
Atlanta, GA 30334
Phone: 404-656-0109
District
1326 Eisenhower Drive, #2
Savannah, GA 31406
Phone: 912-355-2840
