Julian Ivey


Robert Julian Ivey is an American politician who represents district 47A of the 47th Legislative District in the Maryland House of Delegates.

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. As a sixth grader, Ivey starred in the Broadway production of "The Lion King", singing and dancing in the role of young Simba. 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.

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.