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Jocelyn Pena Melnick elected speaker as Maryland House opens 2026 session
Summary
The Maryland House of Delegates elected Jocelyn Pena Melnick as speaker on Jan. 14, 2026; in her acceptance speech she set priorities of affordability, accountability and opportunity and urged bipartisan collaboration during the 90‑day session.
Jocelyn Pena Melnick was elected speaker of the Maryland House of Delegates on Jan. 14, 2026, following nominations and a voice vote on the floor. Delegates moved to close nominations and, after the clerk announced the ayes had it, escorted Melnick to the rostrum where she was sworn in.
Melnick used her acceptance remarks to thank colleagues and family and to outline her priorities for the 90‑day session: “affordability, accountability, and…
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