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Quick Facts
Personal Details

Sam Watford is a Republican member of the North Carolina House of Representatives, representing District 80. He was first elected to the chamber in 2014.

Watford served three terms on the Davidson County Board of Commissioners. He also served on the Davidson County Planning and Zoning Board and is the former Liberty GOP Precinct Chairman.

Watford is a Republican candidate for District 29 of the North Carolina State Senate. The primary election is being held on May 8, 2018. The general election will take place on November 6, 2018.

Watford attended Western Carolina University from 1971 to 1973, Guilford Technical Institute from 1974 to 1976 and earned a degree in Civil Engineering Technology. His professional experience includes owning Watford Construction Company.

Education

  • Attended, Guilford Technical Institute, 1974-1976
  • Attended, Western Carolina University, 1971-1973

Professional Experience

  • Attended, Guilford Technical Institute, 1974-1976
  • Attended, Western Carolina University, 1971-1973
  • Sunday School Teacher, Liberty Baptist Church, present
  • Former Employee, Watford Construction Company

Political Experience

  • Attended, Guilford Technical Institute, 1974-1976
  • Attended, Western Carolina University, 1971-1973
  • Sunday School Teacher, Liberty Baptist Church, present
  • Former Employee, Watford Construction Company
  • Former Commisioner, Davidson County
  • Candidate, North Carolina State House of Representatives, District 80, 2020
  • Representative, North Carolina State House of Representatives, District 80, 2014-2019
  • Candidate, North Carolina State Senate, District 29, 2018
  • Candidate, North Carolina State Senate, District 33, 2012

Former Committees/Caucuses

Former Member, Agriculture Committee, North Carolina State House of Representatives

Former Member, Appropriations Committee, North Carolina State House of Representatives

Former Member, Children, Youth, and Families Committee, North Carolina State House of Representatives

Former Member, Elections Committee, North Carolina State House of Representatives

Former Member, Homelessness, Foster Care, and Dependency Committee, North Carolina State House of Representatives

Former Member, Local Government Committee, North Carolina State House of Representatives

Former Chair, Public Utilities Committee, North Carolina State House of Representatives

Former Vice Chair, Regulatory Reform Committee, North Carolina State House of Representatives

Former Vice Chair, Regulatory Reform Committee, North Carolina State House of Representatives

Former Member, Subcommittee on Appropriations, General Government, North Carolina State House of Representatives

Former Member, Subcommittee on Appropriations, Transportation, North Carolina State House of Representatives

Former Member, Subcommittee on Education, Community Colleges, North Carolina State House of Representatives

Former Member, University Board of Governors Nominating Committee, North Carolina State House of Representatives

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • Attended, Guilford Technical Institute, 1974-1976
  • Attended, Western Carolina University, 1971-1973
  • Sunday School Teacher, Liberty Baptist Church, present
  • Former Employee, Watford Construction Company
  • Former Commisioner, Davidson County
  • Candidate, North Carolina State House of Representatives, District 80, 2020
  • Representative, North Carolina State House of Representatives, District 80, 2014-2019
  • Candidate, North Carolina State Senate, District 29, 2018
  • Candidate, North Carolina State Senate, District 33, 2012
  • Member, Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, present
  • Member, Experimental Aircraft Association, present
  • Member, Liberty Baptist Church, present
  • Secretary, Oasis Shriner, present
  • Life Member, Thomasville Jaycees, present
  • Former Member, Davidson County Planning and Zoning Board
  • Member, Thomasville Masonic Lodge #214

Other Info

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Spouse's Occupation:

Retired Teacher

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