Douglas Hudson

Douglas B. Hudson, the incumbent Sussex County Council member representing District 4, has served on the council since his election in 2018. A lifelong Sussex County resident who grew up in Bethany Beach, Hudson has a background in law enforcement, emergency services and local government.

Hudson began volunteering with the Bethany Beach Volunteer Fire Company at age 16, eventually serving as fire chief. He entered law enforcement in 1981 as a seasonal Bethany Beach police officer before joining the Delaware State Police, where he served for 27 years. His professional experience also includes home construction and real estate.

Before his election to county council, Hudson served on the Sussex County Planning and Zoning Commission. He has also been involved in local youth sports as a little league coach and board member. Hudson and his wife live near Dagsboro, and have a son.