The Iveys reach rare feat: A family member in every level of government

Before the gridlock began on the House floor on the first day of the 118th Congress, Glenn Ivey had a party to go to. He entered his swearing-in ceremony that morning as if arriving on a red carpet: hugging, shaking hands, taking selfies with the dozens of supporters who lined up to greet him at a reception for Ivey in the Library of Congress. His son, Maryland state Del. Julian Ivey (D-Prince George’s) took the stage to introduce him — with the added task of recognizing every other elected official present in the room.