Maryland Gov. Wes Moore on Tuesday called for a special session of the General Assembly to elect a new House speaker after Adrienne Jones stepped down.
The special legislative session will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 16, almost a month before the 2026 legislative session begins on Jan. 14.
During the meeting, the General Assembly may discuss other business that needs to be resolved before the next legislative session, like the ongoing congressional redistricting effort. The governor has not confirmed a meeting agenda.
House Speaker Jones steps down
The special session comes less than a week after Jones stepped down from her role as House Speaker…