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County Council Member, Wicomico County
District 6
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 4 years
- Candidates
- 2
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: A county council member votes on county laws, the budget, taxes and land-use decisions.
Taxes & budget
Sarah AshleyDemocratic
No documented position found.
Michael "Hooch" HouckRepublican
- Pledges transparent budgeting and oversight of county spending
Public safety
Sarah AshleyDemocratic
No documented position found.
Michael "Hooch" HouckRepublican
- Supports well-trained, properly equipped police and emergency services
Economy & jobs
Sarah AshleyDemocratic
- Opposes AI data centers in Wicomico County
- Supports requiring union labor for new development
Michael "Hooch" HouckRepublican
- Pledges to cut red tape for local businesses
Environment & parks
Sarah AshleyDemocratic
- Proposes community solar gardens on underused public land
Michael "Hooch" HouckRepublican
No documented position found.
Health & human services
Sarah AshleyDemocratic
- Supports fully staffed schools and free public healthcare
Michael "Hooch" HouckRepublican
- Supports mental health services for veterans and first responders
Challengers are listed first and incumbents last; otherwise candidates appear in ballot order. The Gist does not rank, rate or endorse candidates. Only positions backed by a cited source are shown; 5 issues covered in this race.