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]
Sam Watford | |
|---|---|
 | |
| 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 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 |
Committee assignments
edit2021-2022 Session
edit- Energy and Public Utilities (Vice Chair)
- State Government Committee (Vice Chair)
- Local Government (Co-Chair)
- Agriculture
- Finance
- Health
- Transportation
2017-2018 Session
edit- 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- Appropriations
- Appropriations - General Government
- Public Utilities (Vice Chair)
- Agriculture
- Children, Youth and Families
- Education - Community Colleges
- Local Government
Electoral history
edit2020
edit| 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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Eddie Gallimore | 11,775 | 55.48% | |
| Republican | Sam Watford | 9,448 | 44.52% | |
| Total votes | 21,223 | 100% | ||
2016
edit| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Sam Watford (incumbent) | 31,287 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 31,287 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2014
edit| 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| 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
edit- ^ "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
edit
  | This article about a North Carolina politician is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |