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Sam is originally from south of Moultrie. He has an associate's degree from Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College and a bachelor's degree in agriculture from the University of Georgia. He and his wife, Emily, have two children. They attend First Baptist Church.

Sam Watson is currently the state representative representing district 172. He was first elected in 2012 and has been in office for five terms.

Wants to get rid of environmental, labor, and water regulations on farms.

- Wants to deregulate business. 
- Wants to get rid of environmental, labor, and water regulations on farms.

Economy

Wants to take power away from government agencies.

- Wants to take power away from government agencies.

Voting & Elections

As of August 19, 2022, Sam Watson’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Healthcare

Wants to give children the education necessary to be competitive in the future job market.

Supports more local control of education.

- Wants to give children the education necessary to be competitive in the future job market. 
- Supports more local control of education.

Education

Public Safety

Sam Watson

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- The State House of Representatives, along with the State Senate, makes up our state lawmaking body: the Georgia General Assembly.
- There are 180 members of the Georgia House of Representatives, each representing a single district.
- State Representatives are elected to two-year terms. They are paid a yearly salary of $17,342. They only serve in the role part-time.