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Quick Facts
Personal Details

Michael J. Hough (b. November 4, 1979) is a Republican member of the Maryland State Senate, representing District 4. He was first elected to the chamber in 2014. Hough is running for re-election in the primary on June 26, 2018. The general election will take place on November 6, 2018.

Hough served in the Maryland House of Delegates, representing District 3B from 2011 to 2015. Hough served as assistant minority leader in his final two years in the House.

Hough earned his A.A. in Applied Sciences from Community College of the Air Force in 2002 and his B.S. in political science from Towson University in 2007. His professional experience includes working as a legislative aide and campaign manager for former Maryland state senator Alex Mooney and Director of the Commerce, Insurance, and Economic Development and the Criminal Justice and Homeland Security Task Forces for the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC). He served as a Minuteman III Missile Technician in the U.S. Air Force.

Education

  • BS, Political Science, Towson University, 2007
  • AA, Applied Sciences, Community College of the Air Force, 2002

Professional Experience

  • BS, Political Science, Towson University, 2007
  • AA, Applied Sciences, Community College of the Air Force, 2002
  • Legislative Aide, State Senator Alex. X. Mooney, 2004-2007
  • Sales Associate, Sears, 2002-2004
  • Missile Maintenance Technician, United States Air Force, 1998-2002

Political Experience

  • BS, Political Science, Towson University, 2007
  • AA, Applied Sciences, Community College of the Air Force, 2002
  • Legislative Aide, State Senator Alex. X. Mooney, 2004-2007
  • Sales Associate, Sears, 2002-2004
  • Missile Maintenance Technician, United States Air Force, 1998-2002
  • Chair, Task Force to Study Maryland's Criminal Gang Statutes, 2018-present
  • Senator, Maryland State Senate, District 4, 2015-present
  • Candidate, Maryland State Senate, District 4, 2018
  • Delegate, Maryland State House of Delegates, District 3B, 2010-2014

Former Committees/Caucuses

Member, Special Joint Commission on Public Safety and Security in State and Local Correctional Facilities, 2013-present

Former Member, Joint Committee on Children, Youth, and Families, Maryland State Senate

Member, Maryland Rural Community Caucus, 2012-present

Member, Maryland Veterans Caucus, 2012-present

Director, Commerce, Insurance, and Economic Development Task Force, American Legislative Exchange Council, 2007-2011

Director, Public Safety and Elections Task Force of American Legislative Exchange Council, 2007-2011

Member/Chair/Vice-Chair, Frederick County Republican Central Committee, 2006-2010

Current Legislative Committees

Member, Judicial Proceedings

Member, Task Force to Study Crime Classification and Penalties

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • BS, Political Science, Towson University, 2007
  • AA, Applied Sciences, Community College of the Air Force, 2002
  • Legislative Aide, State Senator Alex. X. Mooney, 2004-2007
  • Sales Associate, Sears, 2002-2004
  • Missile Maintenance Technician, United States Air Force, 1998-2002
  • Chair, Task Force to Study Maryland's Criminal Gang Statutes, 2018-present
  • Senator, Maryland State Senate, District 4, 2015-present
  • Candidate, Maryland State Senate, District 4, 2018
  • Delegate, Maryland State House of Delegates, District 3B, 2010-2014
  • Member, Justice Reinvestment Oversight Board, 2016-present
  • Member, Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission, 2016-present
  • Member, American Legion Post Number 297, Baltimore
  • Member, Knights of Columbus
  • Member, Saint Francis of Assisi and Saint Mary's Catholic Church
  • Member, Justice Reinvestment Coordinating Council, 2015-2016
Speeches
Events

2020

Mar. 2
District 4 Night in Annapolis

Mon 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM EST

Miller Senate Office Building Annapolis, MD

Nov. 8
Senator Michael Hough's 40th Birthday Bash

Fri 6:30 PM – 11:00 PM EST

Clarion Inn Frederick Event Center Frederick, MD

May 11
2nd Annual Potomac River Clean Up

Sat 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT

Brunswick station Brunswick, MD