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. 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. Watford supported, and voted for, the HB 465 - Amending Regulations Regarding Abortion, in 2015.

Committee assignments

2021-2022 Session

  • Energy and Public Utilities
  • State Government Committee
  • Local Government
  • Agriculture
  • Finance
  • Health
  • Transportation

2017-2018 Session

2015-2016 Session

  • Appropriations
  • Appropriations - General Government
  • Public Utilities
  • Agriculture
  • Children, Youth and Families
  • Education - Community Colleges
  • Local Government