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Prince George's County
Glenn Ivey Poised to Serve in the 118th Congress in 2023
Richard D. Elliott WI Contributing Reporter
With tonight’s results, former Prince George’s County State’s Attorney and Capitol Hill staffer Glenn Ivey will be serving in the next Congress. His first experience in Congress was working for legendary Michigan Congressman John Conyers, who helped to found the Congressional Black Caucus. He also worked with Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle and Senator Paul Sarbanes. He served as the Prince George’s State’s Attorney from 2002 to 2010 and also served as the Chair of the Maryland Public Service Commission under Governor Paris Glendenning.
In this campaign, Ivey defeated former Congresswoman Donna Edwards, among others, in a contested primary election. In a newly-redrawn district that removed portions of Anne Arundel County and added sections of eastern Montgomery County, Ivey was able to get the endorsements of the Washington Post and numerous municipal and legislative leaders including former Prince George’s County Executive Rushern Baker, former Congressman Al Wynn, and Montgomery County’s first Black executive, Ike Leggett. Ivey was on many of the Prince George’s sample ballots and had the most consistent doorknocking operation of the congressional candidates. During Early Vote, their volunteers and supporters covered polling sites to distribute literature and sway undecided voters.
This was not his first campaign for the position. In 2012, Ivey considered a run for Congress but did not file. In 2016, Ivey faced off against former Lieutenant Governor Anthony Brown and Delegate Joseline Pena-Melnyk in the 4th congressional primary. Ivey received 34% to Brown’s 41% in this race. In this year’s primary election, Ivey received over 50% of the vote and handily won Prince George’s County against the former Congresswoman.
In an interview, Congressman-Elect Ivey said that he plans to “work hard for the people of the 4th Congressional District, working families, and the underrepresented” in Congress. He believes he would best use his abilities on the Judiciary and Financial Services Committee, given his legal background, but would be able to use past experience working in Congress regardless of committee assignment. He is particularly excited to learn from Capitol Hill veterans Kweisi Mfume and Steny Hoyer’s extensive“experience and insight” on the Hill, and to work with Committee Chairs Maxine Waters and Jerry Nadler. Constituent service and direct engagement will be pivotal in representing the needs of both Mont-
5 Glenn Ivey won his general election bid on Tuesday. ((Courtesy photo/Glenn Ivey for Congress Campaign))
gomery County and Prince George’s County
The next Congress will enter session on January 3rd, 2023. WI
Glen Ivey: On the Record
What is your name and new title?
Glenn F. Ivey, Democratic Nominee for the 4th Congressional District of Maryland (when elected US Representative, MD-04)
What do you aim to accomplish in the House of Representatives?
Work hard for the people of the 4th Congressional District. Help working families and those who are underrepresented in the U.S. Congress. Contribute positively to the betterment of our communities, state and country.
What do you think are your primary areas of expertise in legislating?
Judiciary and Financial Services; but having worked on Capitol Hill before, I will be able to contribute to the conversation in many areas of importance to the people of 4th Congressional District and beyond.
Do you believe earmarks will continue during your first term in Congress? What earmarks would you pursue for the 4th congressional district?
We will have to see in the new Congress how that progresses. I am open to helping foster working relationships with our local and state partners from the federal level - including funding worthy projects or programs.
Who are some members of Congress you aim to work with and learn from?
There are many people who have helped to pave the way for new arrivals to Capitol Hill. From Maryland, Majority Leader Steny Hoyer and Rep. Kweisi Mfume have much experience and insight into the workings of the House. Our two Senators, Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen are also stellar public servants. I look forward to working with Chair Maxine Waters and Chair Jerry Nadler on Financial Services and Judiciary, respectively, among many others.
On what committee do you want to serve, and why?
I am looking at all the possibilities right now… two that look very interesting are Financial Services and Judiciary. I worked both in the House and Senate on financial issues and believe I am well-suited to work in that realm. My stints as State’s Attorney and Assistant U.S. Attorney, as well as practicing as a private defense attorney, put me in good stead to work on the House Judiciary.
What are some of the first bills you plan to introduce and sponsor?
I am looking at several possibilities and will let you know when we file them. I would rather not reveal those possible bills at this time.
How do you plan to work with the next Governor, and what do you want to work with him on?
I will work with the next Governor for Maryland by being a good federal partner. We can join forces to better the economic, environmental and equal rights landscape for the 4th Congressional District and all of Maryland.
How are you going to balance your Prince George’s and Montgomery County constituents?
Serving the people of the 4th Congressional District means listening to them and acting on their behalf to help in all the ways a member of Congress can. I plan on visiting with and listening to leaders from both regions, to people in need and those who ask for our help. We will make sure our constituent services responds to the needs of both areas of the district.
Why do you believe your campaign strategy was effective?
We worked hard to touch all the grassroots of the district. It was important to get buy-in from all the municipalities, associations and voters of the district. Addressing the needs of the constituents was vital to our outreach and eventual victory in the primary.
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MD ELECTIONS from Page 1 land’s history, and would be just the 11th Black Attorney General in American history. All 3 received over 60% of the vote statewide.
There are currently 32 Democrats in the Senate and 99 in the House of Delegates. Vote by mail ballots are still being counted, which will affect the outcome of some close races.
There will now be as many as 34 Democrats in the State Senate if Anne Arundel Democrat Dawn Gile and former Senator Mary-Dulany James wins their respective seats. As many as 102 Democrats will be in the House of Delegates if Delegate Bagnall retains her seat, Gary Simmons wins mail-in ballots, and Brooke Grossman maintains her majority. There was already a veto-proof majority in both houses and now there is additional wiggle room in the event that legislative leadership wants to override a veto from the Governor.
Senator Chris Van Hollen was re-elected, and Glenn Ivey won his election and will be sworn into the Congress early next year. All of the sitting Members of Congress in Maryland were handily re-elected, excluding Congressman Trone who is currently losing to Republican Delegate Neil Parrott. Howard County Executive Calvin Ball,, Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks, and Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski were re-elected, and Republican Senator Michael Hough defeated Frederick County Councilmember Jessica Fitzwater for Frederick County Executive. Anne Arundel County Executive Stewart Pittman is in a close race against Councilmember Jessica Haire that has not yet been called.
There were several ballot questions, all of which passed with over 60% approval. Question 1 renamed the Court of Appeals, the highest court in the state, to the Maryland Supreme Court. Question 2 strengthened residency requirements for state legislators, requiring legislators to primarily live in the district which they represent. Question 3 raised the monetary floor to request a jury in a civil trial from $15,000 to $25,000. Question 4 will legalize cannabis on July 1st, 2023 and include several provisions introduced by the legislature, including community investment for impacted communities and expanding expungements. Question 5 put the powers of Howard County’s Orphan’s Court under the authority of the Circuit Court.
Among the main priorities of the incoming leadership will be funding and implementing the Kirwan Commission’s recommendations for public education in Maryland, improving the economy for working families , and utilizing the state’s nearly $2 billion budget surplus.
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5 Senator Chris Van Hollen speaks at the final rally before Election Day. (Anthony Tilgham/Washington Informer)
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