Ben is originally from Twin City, Georgia. He has a bachelor's degree from the University of Georgia and a medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia. He lives with his wife, Bernice. They have three sons.

Ben is a doctor. He practices internal medicine with a specialty in geriatrics.

Ben is currently the state senator representing district 1. He was first elected in 2014 and has been in office for four terms. He is chair of the health and human services committee. He used to be a member of the Georgia house of representatives for district 166.

As of July 5, 2022, Ben Watson’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Voting & Elections

Wants to better protect the coastline and estuaries.

Supports bringing oyster farming to Georgia and defining where construction can happen on dunes.

As a senator, helped cut income taxes by 10%.

- Wants to better protect the coastline and estuaries. 
- Supports bringing oyster farming to Georgia and defining where construction can happen on dunes. 
- As a senator, helped cut income taxes by 10%.

Economy

Wants Georgia to accept medical licenses from other states.

Supports Georgia opting out of Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act.

- Wants Georgia to accept medical licenses from other states. 
- Supports Georgia opting out of Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act.

Healthcare

Public Safety

Education

Ben Watson

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