(born May 21, 1943) is an American politician who served as acting governor of New Hampshire for roughly a week in January 1993.

Though now a registered Democrat, he was a Republican during his time in state government.

Governor Judd Gregg resigned from office January 2, 1993, in order to take his seat in the United States Senate.

Governor-elect Steve Merrill's term as governor did not begin until January 7 in accordance to the Constitution of New Hampshire, therefore Hough, as first in line of succession to the gubernatorial powers and duties, served as acting governor for five days.

[2] In 1994, he was defeated for re-nomination to his senate seat in the Republican primary by Jim Rubens.