Julian Ivey

Robert Julian Ivey (born August 3, 1995) is an American politician who represents district 47A of the 47th Legislative District in the Maryland House of Delegates.

Julian Ivey
Member of the Maryland House of Delegates
from the 47th district
In office
January 19, 2019 – incumbent
Preceded byJimmy Tarlau
in District 47A
Personal details
Born (1995-08-03) August 3, 1995
Prince Georges County, Maryland
Political partyDemocratic
RelationsGlenn F. Ivey (father), Jolene Ivey (mother)

Background

Ivey was born in Prince Georges County, Maryland to Glen and Jolene Ivey in 1998. His father had held the countywide office of State's Attorney and his mother currently serves on the Prince George's County Council. He attended the Judith P. Hoyer Early Childhood Learning Center in Cheverly, Maryland, the Gladys Noon Spellman Elementary School also in Cheverly and the Robert Goddard Montessori school in Seabrook, Maryland.[1] As a sixth grader, Ivey starred in the Broadway production of "The Lion King", singing and dancing in the role of young Simba.[2] He graduated from Eleanor Roosevelt High School in 2013 and now attends the University of Maryland, pursuing a degree in African American history.

In the legislature

Ivey has been a member of House of Delegates since January 10, 2019. He was assigned to the House Ways and Means Committee and serves on its Financial Resources and Local Revenues subcommittees. Ivey is a member of the Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland.[3]

In the Democratic party

During the 2016 presidential campaign, Ivey was elected to and attended the 2016 Democratic National Convention (Bernie Sanders) in Philadelphia. [4]

  1. "Julian Ivey". Election Guide. Baltimore Sun. Retrieved 7 May 2019.
  2. Thomas-Lester, Avis. "Broadway Takes a Bow". washingtonpost.com. The Washington Post. Retrieved 7 May 2019.
  3. "Delegate Julian Ivey". General Assembly of Maryland. State of Maryland. Retrieved 7 May 2019.
  4. "Your Party Julian Ivey". Maryland Democratic Party. Retrieved 7 May 2019.
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