US EditionAdrienne 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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Adrienne Jones Steps Down as Speaker
Del. Adrienne Jones announced her resignation as Speaker of Maryland's House of Delegates, effective Dec. 5, after serving six years in the role, and Del. Dana Stein is temporarily serving as speaker until an election is held on Dec. 16 to determine the next leader. The post Adrienne Jones Steps Down as Speaker appeared first on The Washington Informer.
Maryland House Speaker Jones Steps Down After Historic Tenure
Annapolis, Md. — Adrienne A. Jones, the first woman and first African American to serve as speaker of the Maryland House of Delegates, announced on December 4 that she is stepping down from the leadership position effective immediately. The 71-year-old Democrat from Baltimore County will continue representing District 10 in the House, focusing on mentorship and supporting the transition to a new speaker. House Democrats plan to nominate her succ…
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WBALAdrienne Jones to step down as Maryland House speaker, remain a delegate
Maryland House Speaker Adrienne Jones is stepping down after six years leading the chamber. Jones, 71, will continue to represent District 10 in Baltimore County.
Maryland House Speaker steps down from role where she made history
Maryland House Speaker Adrienne A. Jones (D-Baltimore County) on Thursday said she will step down from her leadership position, marking the end of an era where she made history in 2019 as the state’s first Black woman to serve in…
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