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 47A district
Assumed office
January 19, 2019
Preceded byJimmy Tarlau
Personal details
Born (1995-08-03) August 3, 1995
Prince Georges County, Maryland
Political partyDemocratic
MotherJolene Ivey
FatherGlenn F. Ivey

Background

Ivey was born in Prince Georges County, Maryland to Glen and Jolene Ivey in 1995. 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.[3] He later attended 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.[4] 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.[5]

In the Democratic party

During the 2016 presidential campaign, Ivey was elected to and attended the 2016 Democratic National Convention as a delegate for Bernie Sanders.[6]

References
  1. "Julian Ivey". Election Guide. The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved May 7, 2019.
  2. Thomas-Lester, Avis (August 25, 2007). "A Broadway Cub Takes a Bow". The Washington Post. Retrieved May 7, 2019.
  3. Williams, Mari-Jane (February 5, 2014). "How does she do it? Maryland delegate Jolene Ivey juggles work, parenting five boys". The Washington Post.
  4. Wiggins, Ovetta; Hernández, Arelis R. "Meet the freshman class of the Maryland General Assembly". Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved September 10, 2020.
  5. "Members - Delegate Julian Ivey". mgaleg.maryland.gov. Maryland General Assembly. July 8, 2020. Retrieved July 23, 2020.
  6. "Your Party Julian Ivey". Maryland Democratic Party. Archived from the original on May 7, 2019. Retrieved May 7, 2019.
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