Adrienne A. Jones

Adrienne Alease Jones (born November 20, 1954) is an American politician who has served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates from the 10th district since 1997. A member of the Democratic Party, she served as the 107th Speaker of the Maryland House of Delegates from 2019 to 2025, becoming the first African-American and first woman to serve in that position in Maryland.

Born and raised in Baltimore County, Jones graduated from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County before working in Baltimore County government until 2014. Following the death of state delegate Joan N. Parker, she was appointed to the Maryland House of Delegates in 1997, and was subsequently re-elected to her first four-year term in 1998. She was named speaker pro tempore by House Speaker Michael E. Busch in 2003, serving in this position until her election as Speaker following Busch's death in 2019. During her speakership, Jones supported the implementation of the Blueprint for Maryland's Future as well as efforts to enshrine abortion rights into the Constitution of Maryland and ensure equity in Maryland's newly-created recreational cannabis and sports betting industries. She stepped down as speaker in December 2025.