Sam Watford
American politician from North Carolina
Sam Watford | |
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Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives from the 80th district | |
Incumbent | |
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 69–70)[1] |
Political 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 is currently serving his third term 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
[4]
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 | % | |
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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 | % | |
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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 | % | |
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Republican | Eddie Gallimore | 11,775 | 55.48% | |
Republican | Sam Watford | 9,448 | 44.52% | |
Total votes | 21,223 | 100% |
2016
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Sam Watford (incumbent) | 31,287 | 100% | |
Total votes | 31,287 | 100% | ||
Republican hold |
2014
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Sam Watford | 3,203 | 54.45% | |
Republican | Roger Younts (incumbent) | 2,679 | 45.55% | |
Total votes | 5,882 | 100% |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Sam Watford | 16,459 | 100% | |
Total votes | 16,459 | 100% | ||
Republican hold |
2012
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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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
- ^ "Younts vies to hold on to House District 80 seat".
- ^ a b c d "Biography". Retrieved 17 October 2015.
- ^ "Sam Watford's Voting Records". Retrieved 17 October 2015.
- ^ "Sam Watford". Retrieved 2021-08-23.
- ^ [1] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
- ^ [2] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
- ^ [3] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
- ^ [4] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
- ^ [5] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
- ^ [6] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
- ^ [7] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
External links
- Official website
North Carolina House of Representatives | ||
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Preceded by Roger Younts | Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives from the 80th district 2015–2019 | Succeeded by Steve Jarvis |
Preceded by Steve Jarvis | Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives from the 80th district 2021–present | Incumbent |
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