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Sam Watford

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Sam Watford is a Republican candidate for North Carolina House of Representatives District 80 in the 2026 election. They are the incumbent.

From the candidate’s public filings

Background

Sam Watford graduated from East Davidson High School in 1971. Watford's career experience includes working as an underground utility contractor.[1]

Campaign themes

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Watford's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[12]

Mission Statement

Excerpt: "I will promote the basics of good state government providing adequate facilities and services as efficiently as possible. Facilities for the education of our children and personal security will be my top priorities."

Excerpt: "I will make informed decisions keeping the welfare and safety of our citizens in mind and at the same time monitoring planned residential, commercial and industrial growth. I am pro-business, especially for our existing companies (large and small)."

Excerpt: "I will encourage open lines of communication between state and county government and the municipalities within."

On the 2026 ballot

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Compiled from the candidate’s published profile as of September 30, 2026.

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