Derrick Coley

Derrick L. Coley (born 1975) is an American politician who has served as a Democratic member of the Maryland House of Delegates from the 24th district since 2026.

Early life and education Coley was born in 1975.

Career Coley previously worked as a staff associate at the United States Conference of Mayors, where he managed the organization's annual "Recycling America's Land: A National Report on Brownfield Redevelopment" report and collaborated with the federal government to promote sustainable development in American cities. In 2011, Coley was appointed as a public affairs liaison for the Prince George's County Council. placing third in the Democratic primary with 12.5 percent of the vote. Governor Wes Moore appointed Coley to the seat on January 12, 2026, and he was sworn in the next day. He is a member of the Ways and Means Committee. Together, they have four children.

Electoral history