Office of Delegate Darrell C. Odom Sr. • District 27A

We work
for you.

Dealing with a state agency that isn't responding? A benefit that got cut? A license stuck in processing? That's what this office is for. Tell us what's happening and we'll get to work.

Office Contact
Annapolis Office (410) 841-3257
Office Address 206 Lowe House Office Bldg
6 Bladen St., Annapolis MD 21401
Hours Session: Mon–Fri, 9AM–5PM
Interim: By appointment
We can help with
State agency delays MVA issues Benefits & assistance School system concerns Veterans services Housing & utilities Unemployment Healthcare & Medicaid
Emergency Resources
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What are you dealing with?

Select your issue and we'll show you what the delegate's office can do and the direct resources available to you.

MVA License & Registration Delays

If your Maryland driver's license, vehicle registration, or title is stuck in processing or you've received a suspension notice you believe is in error, the delegate's office can contact the MVA on your behalf to expedite or clarify.

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Vehicle Title Transfers & Problem Plates

Title transfer errors, lien release problems, and vanity plate issues can often be resolved faster through legislative intervention when the normal MVA process has stalled. Tell us what's happening.

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Unemployment Insurance (DUI)

If your unemployment claim has been denied, delayed, or you've stopped receiving payments without explanation, the delegate's office can contact the Maryland Division of Unemployment Insurance directly to escalate your case.

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SNAP, TANF & Cash Assistance

If your benefits were cut, delayed, or you received an incorrect determination, we can contact the Maryland Department of Human Services on your behalf and help you navigate the appeal process.

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PGCPS & CCPS School Issues

Disputes with Prince George's County Public Schools or Charles County Public Schools — special education placement, disciplinary issues, residency disputes, or unresponsive administration — the office can help you escalate.

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Higher Education & Financial Aid

For issues with the Maryland Higher Education Commission, state financial aid, or community college enrollment, we can help connect you with the right contact and follow up on your behalf.

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VA Claims & Benefits Delays

Delegate Odom is a 31-year military veteran. His office takes veterans' cases seriously. If your VA claim is stalled, your benefits were reduced, or you're not getting the care you earned, contact us immediately.

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Veterans Mental Health & Crisis Support

If you or a veteran you know is in crisis, call or text 988, then press 1. For non-emergency mental health support and treatment access issues, the delegate's office can help connect you to state and federal resources.

Call or text 988, press 1

Rental Assistance & Eviction Prevention

If you're behind on rent and facing eviction, or your utility service is being shut off, there are state emergency programs available. The delegate's office can help you find and access them quickly.

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Utility Shutoffs & MEAP

Maryland's Electric Universal Service Program (EUSP) and the Maryland Energy Assistance Program (MEAP) help low-income households with utility costs. If you've been shut off or are at risk, we can help you apply.

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Unresponsive State Agencies

If you've called, emailed, and waited — and a state agency still hasn't responded to your case — a contact from the delegate's office often moves things that have been sitting for weeks. That is literally what this office exists to do.

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Professional Licensing Issues

If your state professional license application has stalled — nursing, contracting, teaching, cosmetology, or any Maryland-regulated profession — the delegate's office can contact the relevant licensing board directly.

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Medicaid & Maryland Health Connection

If your Medicaid application is delayed, your coverage was terminated incorrectly, or you're having trouble accessing care, the delegate's office can contact the Maryland Department of Health on your behalf.

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Mental Health & Substance Use

Maryland's Behavioral Health Administration oversees mental health and substance use services. If you're struggling to access treatment or your coverage for behavioral health services was denied, we can help escalate.

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Not sure where your issue fits?

Fill out a service request with as much detail as you can — what agency is involved, how long it's been going on, and what you've already tried. The office will review it and reach out within 2 business days. If it's something the delegate's office can help with, we will. If it's outside our jurisdiction, we'll point you to the right place.

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How the office handles your request

Most constituent cases are resolved within 5–10 business days. Complex cases may take longer, but you will always hear back.

01 You Submit

Fill out the request form with your name, contact info, and a description of the issue. The more detail, the faster we can move.

02 We Review

A staff member reviews your case within 2 business days and may follow up with questions before contacting the relevant agency.

03 We Contact

The office contacts the agency directly on your behalf. A call or letter from a delegate's office gets a different response than an individual call.

04 We Follow Up

We keep you updated on progress and do not consider the case closed until you have an actual resolution or a clear path to one.

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Tell us what's happening

The delegate's office handles constituent cases across the full range of Maryland state agencies. You do not need to know exactly who to contact or what to say — that is our job.

If you have already contacted the agency directly and hit a wall, tell us that too. It helps us frame the request and escalate appropriately.

Response Time You will hear back from the office within 2 business days. Complex cases involving multiple agencies may take 5–10 business days to resolve, but you will be kept informed throughout.
Confidentiality Your case details are shared only with the relevant state agencies and staff necessary to resolve your issue. They are never shared publicly or used for campaign purposes.

Service Request

Your information is kept confidential and used only to assist with your case. Privacy notice.

Quick Reference

Key Maryland Agency Directory

Maryland MVA

Driver's licenses, vehicle registration, titles, and ID cards.

MD Dept. of Human Services

SNAP, TANF, cash assistance, child support, energy assistance.

MD Division of Unemployment

Unemployment insurance claims, appeals, and weekly certifications.

MD Dept. of Health

Medicaid, behavioral health, disease control, public health licensing.

MD Dept. of Veterans Affairs

State veterans benefits, burial, employment, and community programs.

Maryland Health Connection

Health insurance marketplace, Medicaid enrollment, subsidies.

MD Dept. of Housing

Rental assistance, homeownership programs, housing development.

MD Higher Education Commission

State financial aid, scholarships, institutional approvals, dual enrollment.

MD Attorney General

Consumer protection, fraud complaints, legal assistance referrals.