Sam Watford
American politician from North Carolina
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Sam Watford was a Republican member of the North Carolina General Assembly representing the state's 80th House district, including part in Davidson county (Thomasville). He served three terms as Davidson County Commissioner and has served on Davidson County Planning and Zoning Board. Watford is married to Karen Hege Watford, a retired teacher, and has two daughters, Morgan and Jordan.[2] Watford supported, and voted for, the HB 465 - Amending Regulations Regarding Abortion, in 2015.[3]
Preceded bySteve Jarvis
Preceded byRoger Younts
Succeeded bySteve Jarvis
BornSamuel Lee Watford
1954 or 1955 (age 70–71)[1]
1954 or 1955 (age 70–71)[1]
Sam Watford | |
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| Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives from the 80th district | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Steve Jarvis |
| In office January 1, 2015 – January 1, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Roger Younts |
| Succeeded by | Steve Jarvis |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Samuel Lee Watford 1954 or 1955 (age 70–71)[1] |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Karen Hege Watford[2] |
| Alma mater | Western Carolina University, Guilford Technical Institute[2] |
| Occupation | Contractor[2] |
| Website | Official Website |
Committee assignments
2021-2022 Session
- Energy and Public Utilities (Vice Chair)
- State Government Committee (Vice Chair)
- Local Government (Co-Chair)
- Agriculture
- Finance
- Health
- Transportation
2017-2018 Session
- Appropriations
- Appropriations - Transportation
- Energy and Public Utilities (Chair)
- Regulatory Reform (Vice chair)
- Education - Community Colleges
- State and Local Government II
- Elections and Ethics Law
- Homelessness, Foster Care, and Dependency
- University Board of Governors Nominating
2015-2016 Session
- Appropriations
- Appropriations - General Government
- Public Utilities (Vice Chair)
- Agriculture
- Children, Youth and Families
- Education - Community Colleges
- Local Government
Electoral history
2020
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Sam Watford | 4,170 | 43.65% | |
| Republican | Roger Younts | 3,214 | 33.64% | |
| Republican | Haley Sink | 2,170 | 22.71% | |
| Total votes | 9,554 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Sam Watford | 32,611 | 75.21% | |
| Democratic | Wendy Sellars | 10,748 | 24.79% | |
| Total votes | 43,359 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2018
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Eddie Gallimore | 11,775 | 55.48% | |
| Republican | Sam Watford | 9,448 | 44.52% | |
| Total votes | 21,223 | 100% | ||
2016
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Sam Watford (incumbent) | 31,287 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 31,287 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2014
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Sam Watford | 3,203 | 54.45% | |
| Republican | Roger Younts (incumbent) | 2,679 | 45.55% | |
| Total votes | 5,882 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Sam Watford | 16,459 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 16,459 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2012
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Stan Bingham (incumbent) | 9,135 | 40.44% | |
| Republican | Eddie Gallimore | 8,630 | 38.21% | |
| Republican | Sam Watford | 4,823 | 21.35% | |
| Total votes | 22,588 | 100% | ||
