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Adrienne Jones to Step Down, Ending Historic Era as Maryland House Speaker
Adrienne Jones, who led Maryland's House since 2019, cites personal loss and political challenges as reasons for stepping down after six years in leadership.
- On December 4, 2025, Maryland House Speaker Adrienne Jones announced she will step down as Speaker but remain a delegate for District 10, Baltimore County, to focus on mentoring, saying, `'Now is the time for me to step back and 'raise high' the stars of my leadership team. I am turning my attention to coaching and mentoring and offering guidance and support to the next Speaker for a smooth transition,' said Jones.
- After curtailing public appearances and withdrawing from leadership races, Jones endured a difficult year including her son Brandon's death and a bomb threat linked to Charlie Kirk.
- With a career stretching back to 1997, Jones was the first woman and first Black Maryland House Speaker since May 1, 2019, backing abortion rights and funding for Historically Black colleges and universities.
- The Democratic Caucus has scheduled a meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 16 at 10 a.m. to nominate a new speaker, while Dana Stein, Delegate and Speaker Pro Tem, will perform the Speaker duties until then.
- Looking ahead to 2026, Jones had signaled plans to retire before the 2026 legislative session, and multiple sources say a special session later this month could elect a new speaker; her legacy includes creating the Department of Social and Economic Mobility.
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Maryland House Speaker Adrienne Jones steps down after six years
Maryland House Speaker Adrienne Jones announces resignation after six years of service. She made history as the first African American and first woman to hold the position. The post Maryland House Speaker Adrienne Jones steps down after six years appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers.
House Speaker Jones resigns leadership post
ANNAPOLIS — Maryland House Speaker Adrienne A. Jones, the first woman and the first Black person to serve as a presiding officer in the Maryland General Assembly, resigned Thursday from her leadership position.
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