Darrell C. Odom, Sr.

Darrell C. Odom, Sr. is a candidate for House of Delegates Primary Election in 2026 in Legislative District 27A, Maryland. Running as Democratic.

House of Delegates in Legislative District 27A, Maryland

Also running: Clifton Crosby, Jr., Shawn Maldon, Yonelle Moore Lee, Jim Crawford.

Darrell C. Odom, Sr. is a Democratic member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing District 27A in Prince George's and Charles counties. Appointed by Governor Wes Moore, he was sworn into office on January 13, 2026. A military veteran, Odom served for 31 years in the U.S. Army and the U.S. Coast Guard, retiring from the latter as a master chief maritime enforcement specialist. He also had a 24-year career with the Prince George's County Fire/EMS Department from 1980 to 2004, retiring as the acting fire chief. His prior political experience includes serving on the Prince George's County Democratic Central Committee (2019-2026). Odom holds a bachelor's degree in fire science from the University of Maryland Global Campus and an associate degree from Prince George's Community College.