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Glenn Ivey
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Maryland's 4th district |
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| Assumed office January 3, 2023 |
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| Preceded by | Anthony Brown |
| State's Attorney of Prince George's County | |
| In office January 6, 2003 – January 3, 2011 |
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| Preceded by | Jack B. Johnson |
| Succeeded by | Angela Alsobrooks |
| Chair of the Maryland Public Service Commission | |
| In office March 18, 1998 – October 31, 2000 |
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| Governor | Parris Glendening |
| Preceded by | Russell Frisby |
| Succeeded by | Catherine Riley |
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Glenn Frederick Ivey
February 27, 1961 Chelsea, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 6, including Julian |
| Residences | Cheverly, Maryland, U.S. |
| Education | Princeton University (BA) Harvard University (JD) |
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Glenn Frederick Ivey (born February 27, 1961) is an American politician and lawyer. He currently serves as a U.S. representative for Maryland's 4th congressional district. He started this role in 2023. This district covers many areas in Maryland near Washington, D.C., where most people are Black.
Before becoming a U.S. Representative, Ivey was the top prosecutor, called the State's Attorney, for Prince George's County, Maryland. He held this job from 2002 to 2011. He also worked as a lawyer in private firms. In 2022, he won the election to become a U.S. Representative. His district is known for being very supportive of the Democratic Party.
Ivey has also worked for important leaders in the U.S. Senate. He was a chief counsel, which means a main lawyer, for Senate leader Tom Daschle. He also worked for Senator Paul Sarbanes and Representative John Conyers. He was an assistant U.S. attorney for Eric Holder. He also led the Maryland Public Service Commission, which oversees utilities like electricity and phone services.
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Early Life and Education
Glenn Ivey was born in Chelsea, Massachusetts. He grew up in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. His mother was the first Black teacher at an all-white school there. Later, his family moved to Dale City, Virginia. This was because his father got a job with the United States Department of Labor.
Ivey went to Princeton University. He graduated with honors in 1983, earning a Bachelor of Arts (A.B.) degree in politics. In 1986, he earned a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from Harvard Law School. A J.D. is the degree you need to become a lawyer.
Early Career and Public Service
After finishing law school in 1986, Ivey worked for a law firm in Baltimore. From 1987 to 1988, he worked as an aide for U.S. Representative John Conyers in Washington, D.C. He then returned to working for law firms.
In 1989, the United States Department of Justice hired Ivey. He became an assistant U.S. attorney in Washington, D.C. He worked for U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Eric Holder. After this, Ivey went back to Capitol Hill. He served as a main lawyer for the U.S. Senate Banking Committee. He eventually became the chief counsel for Senate Democratic leader Tom Daschle until 1998.
In 1998, Governor Parris Glendening chose Ivey to lead the Maryland Public Service Commission. This commission helps regulate services like electricity and phone companies. Ivey helped manage the changes when Maryland's electric power industry became less regulated. He also helped the commission figure out how to oversee phone services and encourage competition. In 2000, Ivey left this role to become a partner at a law firm. He also started thinking about running for Prince George's County State's Attorney.
Ivey ran for Prince George's County State's Attorney in 2002. He won the primary election with 60% of the votes. He then ran unopposed in the general election. This meant he was the only candidate.
After his second term as State's Attorney, Ivey worked at different law firms. In 2020, he opened his own law firm, Ivey & Levetown.
Ivey also taught law at Harvard Law School and the University of Maryland School of Law. He has been involved with many legal groups. In 2020, he was chosen to lead a task force in Prince George's County. This group looked at ways to improve police practices. They studied things like traffic stops and how police interact with the community. The task force made recommendations for better community involvement and police standards.
Prince George's State's Attorney (2002–2011)
Glenn Ivey was elected as the State's Attorney for Prince George's County, Maryland, twice. He served from December 2002 to January 2011. The State's Attorney is the chief prosecutor for the county. In 2009, Ivey decided not to run for a third term. He wanted to return to working in the private sector.
When Ivey became State's Attorney in 2002, Prince George's County had a high crime rate. During his time in office, he helped lower crime rates. He also brought in new rules, like putting cameras in police interrogation rooms. He also prosecuted police officers accused of using too much force. Ivey worked with community groups to create plans to fight crime. He also partnered with faith leaders to help victims of domestic violence.
In 2002, after the D.C. sniper attacks, Ivey decided not to prosecute the suspects in his county. This was because they were already being charged in other states. In another case, after a long investigation into a death, Ivey announced there was not enough evidence to charge anyone. The United States Department of Justice also reviewed the case and reached the same conclusion.
In 2010, Ivey supported Angela Alsobrooks to take over his role as State's Attorney.
U.S. House of Representatives (2023–present)
Glenn Ivey became a member of the United States House of Representatives on January 3, 2023. He took over the seat from Anthony Brown.
Committee Assignments
Members of Congress work in committees to study specific topics. Ivey is part of these committees:
- Committee on the Judiciary
- Subcommittee on the Administrative State, Regulatory Reform, and Antitrust
- Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet
- Subcommittee on Responsiveness and Accountability to Oversight
- Committee on Homeland Security
- Committee on Ethics
Caucus Memberships
Caucuses are groups of lawmakers who share common interests. Ivey is a member of:
- Congressional Black Caucus
- Congressional Caucus for the Equal Rights Amendment
- Equality Caucus
- Bipartisan HBCU Caucus (supports Historically Black Colleges and Universities)
- Bipartisan Artificial Intelligence Caucus
- Caucus on Homelessness
- Black Maternal Health Caucus
- High Tech Caucus
- New Democrat Coalition
- Second Chance Task Force
- Democratic Faith Working Group
- Gun Violence Prevention Task Force
- Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition
Tenure in Congress
Ivey has often voted in line with President Joe Biden's positions. In the 118th Congress, he voted with the President's stated position 96.2% of the time. In July 2024, Ivey was named to a special task force. This group was formed to investigate the attempted assassination of Donald Trump.
Elections for Congress
Ivey has run for the U.S. House of Representatives several times.
2012 Election Attempt
In 2011, Ivey thought about running for the House in Maryland's 4th district. He announced his candidacy in November 2011. However, he dropped out in January 2012. He said he could not raise enough money for his campaign.
2016 Election Attempt
In 2015, Ivey announced he would run again for the same House seat. The current representative, Donna Edwards, was running for the U.S. Senate. Ivey received support from many leaders. He also raised a lot of money for his campaign. The primary election was held in April 2016. Ivey lost to Anthony Brown. Brown won with 41.6% of the votes, while Ivey received 34.0%. After this, Ivey went back to working as a lawyer.
2022 Election Victory
In October 2021, Ivey announced he would run for the House seat again. The current representative, Anthony Brown, was running for Attorney General of Maryland. Ivey was supported by The Washington Post and former governors. The election became a big race, with groups supporting different views on Israel spending money. Ivey won the primary election in July 2022. He defeated Donna Edwards with 51.8% of the votes. Ivey then won the general election in November 2022. He defeated the Republican candidate, Jeff Warner.
Political Views
Capital Punishment
When Ivey first became State's Attorney in 2002, he believed in using the death penalty. He sought to use it several times during his time in office. However, in 2009, Ivey said his views had changed. He realized how difficult the process was for victims' families. In 2012, Ivey called the death penalty a "political tool." He supported a bill to end the death penalty in Maryland.
Environment
In 2022, Ivey's campaign said he supports the Green New Deal. This plan aims for a quick move away from using fossil fuels.
Foreign Policy
Iran
Ivey does not support the Iran nuclear deal from 2015. He said in 2021 that he would want full inspections of Iran's nuclear sites. He also wants Iran to stop funding groups like Hamas and Hezbollah. These conditions would be needed before the U.S. would rejoin the deal.
Israel
In 2006, Ivey visited Israel with other local officials. He supports a two-state solution for the Israeli–Palestinian conflict. This means he supports both Israel and a Palestinian state existing side-by-side. He also believes in "Israel's right to exist and defend itself." In 2021, Ivey said he would vote to fund Israel's Iron Dome missile defense system. He also opposes placing conditions on U.S. aid to Israel.
Ivey is against the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement. This movement aims to pressure Israel through economic actions.
Healthcare
Ivey supports Medicare for All. This idea would create a healthcare system where the government pays for everyone's medical care.
Police Funding
During his 2022 campaign, Ivey said he would link federal police funding to police departments. This means departments would get money if they were serious about changing policing methods. He wants to work with police to fight crime. He also wants to hold officers accountable for bad behavior. He does not support the "Defund the Police" movement. He believes it hurt Democrats in elections and was a "distraction."
Social Issues
In 2012, Ivey appeared in an advertisement. He supported Question 6. This was a public vote to support making same-sex marriage in Maryland legal.
Personal Life
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Glenn Ivey met his wife, Jolene Stephenson, through a friend. They have been married since 1988. They have five children together, including Maryland delegate Julian Ivey. They live in Cheverly, Maryland. Ivey also has another daughter from a previous relationship. He is a Protestant.
In February 2004, Ivey took time off for surgery. Doctors removed a small cancer tumor from his kidney. His doctors told him the cancer was found early. They said he had a good chance of a full recovery. He has been cancer-free since then.
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Glenn Ivey's signature
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Official portrait of Representative Glenn Ivey
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