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[photo, Derrick L. Coley, Maryland State Delegate] DERRICK L. COLEY
Democrat, District 24, Prince George's County



Member of House of Delegates since January 13, 2026. Member, Ways and Means Committee, 2026- (child care subcommittee, 2026-; gaming subcommittee, 2026-). Member, Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland, 2026-.

Deputy Director, Department of the Environment, Prince George's County, 2025-.

Special Assistant to President for Government Relations, Bowie State University, 2015-23. Executive Director for External Relations, Maryland Higher Education Commission, 2023-25.

Deputy Chief of Staff to County Council member Obie Patterson, Prince George's County, 2003-10.

Attended Suitland High School, Suitland, Maryland; North Carolina State University, B.S. (biological science), 1998; The American University, M.A. (international environmental policy), 2003. Married; four children.

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