Maryland Speaker of the House Adrienne Jones is mourning the loss of her son, Brandon, after receiving news of his passing on Thursday morning. Her office confirmed the death in a statement but did not provide additional details, requesting privacy for the Speaker and her family during this difficult time.
In response to the news, Delegate Luke Clippinger addressed the loss during the House Judiciary Committee session on Thursday afternoon. He expressed condolences on behalf of the committee, acknowledging the immense personal grief Speaker Jones is facing. He noted that while the legislature frequently deals with challenging issues, none compare to the pain of losing a loved one.
Following Clippinger’s remarks, the committee observed a moment of silence before proceeding with its scheduled work.
Speaker Jones has served as Maryland’s Speaker of the House since 2019 and is the first Black woman to hold the position. Colleagues and state leaders have expressed their sympathies, though no official statements from the legislature or Governor’s office have been released at this time.
The circumstances surrounding Brandon Jones’ passing remain unknown, and no further information has been made public. The Speaker’s Office has requested that the family be given time to grieve privately.
