Michael Hough (politician)
Michael Joseph Hough is an American politician who served in the Maryland Senate, representing District 4 in Frederick and Carroll Counties, from 2015 to 2023. A member of the Republican Party, Hough previously represented District 3B in the Maryland House of Delegates from 2011 to 2015. Hough unsuccessfully ran for Frederick County Executive in 2022, losing to county councilmember Jessica Fitzwater.
Hough in 2022
2022 Maryland county executive elections
The Maryland county executive elections of 2022 were held on November 8, 2022. Democratic and Republican primaries were held on July 19, 2022.
Steuart Pittman was nominated for county executive.
County councilmember Jessica Haire was nominated for county executive.
Former state delegate Herb McMillan finished second in the primary.
Johnny Olszewski was renominated for county executive.