Sam Watford
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Sam Watford | |
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| File:Rep. Sam Watford.jpg | |
| 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 71–72)[1] |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Karen Hege Watford[2] |
| Alma mater | Western Carolina University, Guilford Technical Institute[2] |
| Occupation | Contractor[2] |
| Website | Official Website |
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]
Committee assignments
[edit | edit source]2021-2022 Session
[edit | edit source]- Energy and Public Utilities (Vice Chair)
- State Government Committee (Vice Chair)
- Local Government (Co-Chair)
- Agriculture
- Finance
- Health
- Transportation
2017-2018 Session
[edit | edit source]- 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
[edit | edit source]- Appropriations
- Appropriations - General Government
- Public Utilities (Vice Chair)
- Agriculture
- Children, Youth and Families
- Education - Community Colleges
- Local Government
Electoral history
[edit | edit source]2020
[edit | edit source]| 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
[edit | edit source]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Eddie Gallimore | 11,775 | 55.48% | |
| Republican | Sam Watford | 9,448 | 44.52% | |
| Total votes | 21,223 | 100% | ||
2016
[edit | edit source]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Sam Watford (incumbent) | 31,287 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 31,287 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2014
[edit | edit source]| 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
[edit | edit source]| 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% | ||
References
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External links
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Categories:
- Living people
- 1950s births
- People from Thomasville, North Carolina
- Western Carolina University alumni
- Republican Party members of the North Carolina House of Representatives
- County commissioners in North Carolina
- 21st-century members of the North Carolina General Assembly
- Members of the North Carolina House of Representatives stubs