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 (age 46)
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Emily
Residence(s)	Moultrie, Georgia, U.S.
Occupation	Politician