UPDATE: WMDT projects Wicomico County Council winners
WICOMICO COUNTY, Md. – Voting results for Wicomico County are starting to roll in, and WMDT is projecting the following candidates to win seats on the County Council.
As of 9:20 p.m. on Tuesday, just over 53 percent of votes casted in Wicomico have been counted. County Councilwoman Shanie P. Shields (D), who represents District 1, was automatically re-elected to her seat after running uncontested.
District 2
WMDT is projecting Republican candidate James Winn will win reelection to the Wicomico County Council after receiving around 60 percent of the vote. Councilman Winn previously served in an at-large capacity, but following a redrawing of County lines in 2023, he will now serve District 2, encompassing much of western Wicomico. His priorities have surrounded making the county more fiscally conservative.
He defeats Democratic candidate Jim Adkins, 3,430 votes to 2,203 votes.
District 3
WMDT is projecting Democratic candidate Habacuc Petion will win the seat to represent Wicomico’s third district after receiving over 75 percent of the vote. During his run for office, Petion said his experience as a Haitian immigrant who has worked in Wicomico County for 35 years gives him a unique perspective on serving the community, particularly underserved populations.
He defeats Republican candidate Tony Hilligoss, 1,581 votes to 479 votes.
District 4
WMDT is projecting Democratic candidate Erin Patterson will win the seat to represent Wicomico’s fourth district after receiving just over 53 percent of the vote. During her campaign, Patterson drew upon her experience as a teacher to provide insight into areas that need improvement.
She defeats Republican candidate Bobby Lee Leath, Jr., 2,134 votes to 1,853.
District 5
WMDT is projecting Republican candidate Joe White will win the seat to represent Wicomico’s fifth district after receiving 55 percent of the vote. White is a small business owner, who has said he wants to focus on economic development, maintaining the revenue cap and is supportive of local participation in federal immigration operations.
He defeats Democratic candidate Aaron Sadberry, 2,505 votes to 1,973 votes.
District 6
WMDT is projecting Republican candidate Michael “Hooch” Houck will win the seat to represent Wicomico’s sixth district after winning nearly 70 percent of the vote. Houck, a former Deputy at the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office, has said his priorities are public safety, supporting local businesses and responsible spending.
He defeats Democratic candidate Sarah Ashley, 3,706 votes to 1,632 votes.
District 7
WMDT is projecting Democratic candidate Megan Outten will win the seat to represent Wicomico’s seventh district after receiving nearly 45 percent of the vote. Outten, a former member of the Salisbury City Council, is prioritizing communication between the County’s executive and legislative branches.
She defeats Republican candidate Ross Evans and Independent Joe Venosa, 1,789 votes to 1,510 votes to 675 votes; respectively.
WMDT will update this article with official election numbers and statements from both candidates.
