JD and Usha Vance welcome a baby boy, the first child born to a sitting VP in more than 150 years

Vice President JD Vance and his wife Usha Vance announced the birth of their fourth child, a son named Alec Neel Vance, this past Sunday. The birth marks a notable moment in American political history as Alec is the first child born to a sitting vice president in more than 150 years. The couple shared that the newborn and his mother are both healthy and recovering well.

Alec joins his three older siblings, Ewan, Vivek, and Mirabel, who the couple notes are happy to welcome their new brother. The family expressed gratitude for the care provided by the medical team at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center during the delivery.

Throughout his time in public office, the vice president has spoken frequently about the importance of family and the need for Americans to have more children. This focus on family life remains a consistent theme for the couple, who have brought their children on overseas travel, often seen arriving on Air Force Two with the family in tow.

Historically, it is rare for a sitting vice president to welcome a newborn. Records indicate the last such birth occurred in 1870 when Schuyler Colfax and his wife Ellen Wade had a son while Colfax served as vice president. Before that, John C. Calhoun and his wife Floride Bonneau welcomed a son during his term in 1829.

This news arrives as part of a recent period of growth for top administration families, as other senior staff members have also recently welcomed new children. The announcement confirms the couple’s commitment to expanding their family while navigating the responsibilities of their high-profile public positions.