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Prince George's County, Maryland

Maryland House of Delegates District 27A

2 candidates are tracked for Maryland House of Delegates District 27A on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Darrell C. Odom, Sr. and Jim Crawford. Candidate information follows official Prince Georges County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Darrell C. Odom, Sr. (Democratic), Jim Crawford (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Maryland House of Delegates District 27A; Darrell C. Odom, Sr. is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. Party nominees were chosen at the June 23 primary; unaffiliated candidates qualified by petition. The field is the State Board of Elections' certified 2026 Gubernatorial General candidate list (updated September 7, 2026). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

What this office does

State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.

This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Darrell C. Odom, Sr., is on the ballot.

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Darrell C. Odom, Sr.

Darrell C. Odom, Sr.

Democratic Incumbent

Biography

Darrell C. Odom, Sr. is the Democratic candidate for Maryland House of Delegates District 27A on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list. Darrell C. Odom, Sr. is a sitting member for the district, per the General Assembly's roster. No campaign website was listed on the State Board of Elections' candidate filing as of September 8, 2026.

Jim Crawford

Republican

Biography

Jim Crawford is the Republican candidate for Maryland House of Delegates District 27A on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Maryland House of Delegates District 27A in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Maryland House of Delegates District 27A on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Darrell C. Odom, Sr. and Jim Crawford. Candidate information follows official Prince Georges County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Maryland House of Delegates District 27A election in Maryland?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Maryland are on the Maryland election hub at theballotbrief.com.

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Candidate roster from official Prince George's County and state election office filings, last verified September 25, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Darrell C. Odom, Sr., full profileJim Crawford, full profileOfficial Maryland election office