House of Delegates in Legislative District 27A, Maryland

2026 Primary Election

• Clifton Crosby, Jr. — House of Delegates in Legislative District 27A, Maryland

  Clifton Crosby, Jr. is a Democratic candidate for the Maryland House of Delegates in Legislative District 27A. A cybersecurity professional for the Department of Defense since 2020, his platform includes introducing a commuter tax credit, freezing vehicle registration fees, and advancing the Southern Maryland Light Rail project. He also advocates for supporting educators with higher minimum wages and expanded tax credits, increasing student resources, and mandating government performance grades for transparency. Previously, Crosby represented over 100,000 students as Vice President of Undergraduate Affairs for the University Systems of Maryland. At Towson University, he served as Senate Leader, managing a budget over $500,000 and passing 11 bills.

• Shawn Maldon — House of Delegates in Legislative District 27A, Maryland

  Shawn Maldon is a Democratic candidate seeking election to the Maryland House of Delegates for Legislative District 27A. His professional experience encompasses roles as both an entrepreneur and an educator, providing him with a diverse perspective on economic and community development. Maldon previously served as the mayor of Capitol Heights, where he gained direct experience in municipal leadership and local governance. His campaign is centered on applying his background in business and public administration to craft practical and effective policy. He is one of four candidates competing in the Democratic primary, aiming to represent the district's interests in the state legislature.

• Yonelle Moore Lee — House of Delegates in Legislative District 27A, Maryland

  Yonelle Moore Lee is a Democratic candidate for the Maryland House of Delegates in Legislative District 27A. An attorney and mediator with over 25 years of legal experience, she is also a small business owner. Moore Lee currently serves as a member of the Charles County Board of Education for District 4, where she is involved in overseeing a significant budget and developing policies aimed at improving student achievement. Her public service includes appointments to various commissions and boards. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of D.C. and a Juris Doctor from Pepperdine University School of Law. Her campaign prioritizes education, economic empowerment, and public safety.

• Darrell C. Odom, Sr. — House of Delegates in Legislative District 27A, Maryland

  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.

• Jim Crawford — Republican Central Committee in Charles, Maryland

  Jim Crawford is a Republican candidate running for the Maryland House of Delegates in Legislative District 27A. A resident of Bryantown, his political background includes previous campaigns for public office, including for the House of Delegates in District 28 in 2018 and for Charles County Register of Wills in 2022. He has been actively involved in Republican Party activities, serving as a district-level delegate to the 2016 Republican National Convention and as a member of the Charles County Republican Central Committee. Professionally, Crawford is the president of C&C Systems. His long-standing civic engagement includes serving as a past president of the Tri-County Youth Services Bureau and as a charter board member of the United Way.