Darrell C. Odom, Sr. is a Democrat representing District 27A in the Maryland House of Delegates, covering portions of Charles County and Prince George's County. Appointed by Governor Wes Moore on January 12, 2026, he took office on January 13, 2026, filling a vacancy. Born around 1954 or 1955, Odom is a retired firefighter and military veteran with a 31-year military career, including two years active duty in the U.S. Army in Germany and 29 years in the U.S. Coast Guard, retiring as a master chief maritime enforcement specialist and reserve command master chief for the Deployable Operations Group. In the Prince George's County Fire/EMS Department , he advanced from firefighter to lieutenant colonel and deputy fire chief, retiring as acting fire chief; he implemented the Fire/EMS Paramedic Ambulance program, reducing response times and enabling countywide paramedic dispatch. Notable positions include member of the Environment and Transportation Committee , Maryland Legislative Black Caucus, and Prince George's County Commission for Veterans . He previously served on the Prince George's County Democratic Central Committee and is affiliated with veterans' organizations like American Legion, AMVETS, Fleet Reserve Association, and Veterans of Foreign Wars.

Education and Political Experience

Education:

- A.A. in General Studies, Prince George's Community College.

- B.S. in Fire Science/Management, University of Maryland Global Campus.

- Graduate, National Defense University Keystone Command Senior Enlisted Leader Course.

Political Experience:

- Maryland House of Delegates, District 27A , since January 13, 2026.

- Environment and Transportation Committee , including subcommittees.

- Maryland Legislative Black Caucus .

- Prince George's County Democratic Central Committee .