Michael B. Watson
| Michael B. "Mike" Watson | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the 93rd district | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office January 2012 | |
| Preceded by | Robin Abbott |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 19, 1961 Hopewell, Virginia |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Amy Michelle Bourbonais |
| Children | Thomas (Cody), Adam, Taylor |
| Alma mater | Old Dominion University New River Community College |
| Occupation | Businessperson |
| Committees | General Laws Science and Technology |
| Religion | Protestant |
| Website | delegatewatson.com |
Michael B. "Mike" Watson (born September 19, 1961 in Hopewell, Virginia) is an American politician. A Republican, he was elected to the Virginia House of Delegates in 2011. He currently represents the 93rd district, made up of the city of Williamsburg and parts of the counties of James City and York and the city of Newport News on the Virginia Peninsula.[1][2]
Early life, education, business career
Watson was born in Hopewell, Virginia. His father was a tugboat operator.[1][2]
He attended Old Dominion University and New River Community College, receiving an A.A.S. degree in instrumentation technology from the latter school in 1983.[1][2]
In 1988 he established an industrial controls business in North Carolina, later moving back to Virginia. He is currently president of Control Automation Technologies Corporation.[1][2]
He married Amy Michelle Bourbonais. They have three sons, Cody, Adam and Taylor.[1][2]
Political career
Watson was the 2011 Republican nominee in the 93rd House district, whose Democratic incumbent, lawyer Robin Abbott, was redistricted out.[3] Abbott moved back into the redrawn district and ran for reelection. Watson defeated her, 8188-7615.[4]
Watson lost his reelection bid to Monty Mason in 2013.[5]
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 "Virginia House of Delegates 2012; Delegate Michael B. Watson;". Virginia House of Delegates. Retrieved 2012-11-08.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 "Mike Watson; Delegate". Retrieved 2012-11-08.
- ↑ Walker, Julian (2011-03-30). "State political redistricting could weaken Hampton Roads". The Virginian-Pilot. Retrieved 2012-11-08.
- ↑ "November 2011 General Election Official Results". Virginia State Board of Elections. Retrieved 2012-11-08.
- ↑ http://www.vagazette.com/news/va-vg-93dhouserelection-1106-20131105-1,0,6693720.story
External links
- "Delegate Mike Watson (R-Williamsburg)". Richmond Sunlight.
- "Michael Watson". Virginia Public Access Project.
- "Election Results". Virginia State Board of Elections.