Michael "Hooch" Houck
Candidate for County Council Member, Wicomico County, District 6
Background
- Occupation
- Small business owner; retired law enforcement officer
- Campaign website
- hoochforcouncil.com
Retired from decades in law enforcement; an Army veteran, volunteer firefighter and small business owner for more than 30 years.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Pledges transparent budgeting and oversight of county spending
ReportGoals & Priorities: Mike "Hooch" Houck for District 6 County CouncilCampaign website · Friends to Elect Mike Houck · hoochforcouncil.com
“I believe in responsible budgeting, transparent decision-making, and strong oversight”
Public safety
Supports well-trained, properly equipped police and emergency services
ReportGoals & Priorities: Mike "Hooch" Houck for District 6 County CouncilCampaign website · Friends to Elect Mike Houck · hoochforcouncil.com
“I will support well-trained, properly equipped law enforcement and emergency services”
Economy & jobs
Pledges to cut red tape for local businesses
ReportGoals & Priorities: Mike "Hooch" Houck for District 6 County CouncilCampaign website · Friends to Elect Mike Houck · hoochforcouncil.com
“I will work to reduce unnecessary red tape, promote fair and consistent regulations”
Health & human services
Supports mental health services for veterans and first responders
ReportGoals & Priorities: Mike "Hooch" Houck for District 6 County CouncilCampaign website · Friends to Elect Mike Houck · hoochforcouncil.com
“This includes supporting mental health services, training opportunities, and programs that honor their service”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Michael "Hooch" Houck on them.
- Environment & parksNo documented position found.
All sources (4)
- 2026 Gubernatorial General Election Local Candidates List (all counties)
Election filing · Maryland State Board of Elections · elections.maryland.gov
- Certified ballots, 2026 Gubernatorial General Election: Wicomico County (every ballot style)
Election filing · Maryland State Board of Elections · elections.maryland.gov
- Mike "Hooch" Houck for District 6 County Council (campaign site)
Campaign website · Friends to Elect Mike Houck · hoochforcouncil.com
- Goals & Priorities: Mike "Hooch" Houck for District 6 County Council
Campaign website · Friends to Elect Mike Houck · hoochforcouncil.com
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