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Del. Vanessa Atterbeary announces her resignation from Maryland House, effective Jan. 14, 2026.

She plans to focus on her campaign for Howard County Executive.

House leadership sees shifts after Speaker Adrienne Jones ‘ recent resignation.

Senate leadership remains stable, with Ferguson reelected as Senate President.

House Ways and Means Committee Chair Vanessa Atterbeary announced plans to resign Thursday — the most recent among changes to leadership in the Maryland General Assembly .

“I am known in Annapolis for my laser focus and my tendency to pour myself into service,” Atterbeary, D-Howard, wrote in a statement posted to Facebook Thursday morning. “My County Executive campaign requires that of me now.”

“With a heavy heart and tremendous pride, I will be resi

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