Sam Watford
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]
Representative 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 | 1954 or 1955 (age 65–66)[1] |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Karen Hege Watford[2] |
| Alma mater | Western Carolina University, Guilford Technical Institute[2] |
| Occupation | Contractor[2] |
Electoral History
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% | ||
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 | ||||
2016
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Sam Watford (incumbent) | 31,287 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 31,287 | 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% | ||
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 | ||||
References
- https://journalnow.com/news/elections/younts-vies-to-hold-on-to-house-district-80-seat/article_40df4976-9990-50af-9565-2372bc7848f1.html
- "Sam Watford's Voting Records". Retrieved 17 October 2015.
- North Carolina State Board of Elections.
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- North Carolina State Board of Elections.
External links
| 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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