Goblin House
Goblin House
Area: Full Workup (one official, all sections) (eo_full_workup)
Filed: 2026-05-01T21:41:45.131Z
Source: External LLM via /handoff/congress (attempt #69168)
Resolved official: Glenn Ivey (entity #10931)
Ingest result: 29 facts · 29 sources · 1 silences · 1 contradictions · 5 voting_records · 2 skipped
Single super-prompt covering every per-official research area in one LLM call: donor mapping, silences, contradictions, telling votes, and constituency baseline. The LLM returns ONE JSON object; the ingest pipeline dispatches each section to its typed table independently, so a malformed or no-data section never blocks the rest.
{ "target_official": { "name": "Glenn Ivey", "bioguide_id": "I000058" }, "donor_mapping": { "facts": [ { "fact_text": "In the 2023-2024 cycle, Ivey raised $907,644, with PAC contributions comprising 50.38% of his funds, large individual contributions 48.49%, and small individual contributions just 1.12%.", "date_occurred": "2024-12-31", "confidence": "secondary", "source_url": "https://www.opensecrets.org/members-of-congress/glenn-ivey/summary?cid=N00033749" }, { "fact_text": "Top industries contributing in the 2023-2024 cycle were: Lawyers/Law Firms ($95,118), Pro-Israel ($72,436), Lobbyists ($65,350), Public Sector Unions ($53,503), and Real Estate ($49,970).", "date_occurred": "2024-12-31", "confidence": "secondary", "source_url": "https://www.opensecrets.org/members-of-congress/glenn-ivey/summary?cid=N00033749" }, { "fact_text": "AIPAC's super PAC, the United Democracy Project, spent nearly $6 million in independent expenditures to support Ivey's 2022 Democratic primary campaign against former Rep. Donna Edwards.", "date_occurred": "2022-07-19", "confidence": "secondary", "source_url": "https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2024/01/09/ivey-ceasefire-aipac-protest/" }, { "fact_text": "In the 2022 primary, pro-Israel groups spent over $6.4 million combined to elect Ivey, with nearly $6 million from United Democracy Project (AIPAC-affiliated) and $426,000 from Democratic Majority for Israel.", "date_occurred": "2022-07-19", "confidence": "secondary", "source_url": "https://www.washingtonjewishweek.com/home/realpolitik-in-the-md-4-primary/" }, { "fact_text": "Ivey's career top contributor is the American Israel Public Affairs Cmte at $64,100 (2023-2024 cycle), followed by NAI Michael Co ($18,300), K&L Gates ($11,600), American Assn for Justice ($10,000), and American Federation of State/Cnty/Munic Employees ($10,000).", "date_occurred": "2024-12-31", "confidence": "secondary", "source_url": "https://www.opensecrets.org/members-of-congress/glenn-ivey/summary?cid=N00033749" } ], "connections": [ { "donor_entity_name": "American Israel Public Affairs Cmte", "relationship_type": "pac_donor", "description": "2023-2024 cycle: $64,100 ($54,100 individuals + $10,000 PAC); AIPAC-affiliated super PAC United Democracy Project spent ~$6M on Ivey's 2022 primary", "confidence": "secondary", "source_url": "https://www.opensecrets.org/members-of-congress/glenn-ivey/summary?cid=N00033749" }, { "donor_entity_name": "American Federation of State/Cnty/Munic Employees", "relationship_type": "pac_donor", "description": "2023-2024 cycle: $10,000 PAC contribution to Ivey's campaign committee", "confidence": "secondary", "source_url": "https://www.opensecrets.org/members-of-congress/glenn-ivey/summary?cid=N00033749" } ] }, "silences": [ { "topic": "Calls for a ceasefire in the Israel-Gaza war", "expected_position": "Given Maryland's 4th District is the wealthiest Black-majority district in the U.S. with a large progressive base, and that over 60 members of Congress had called for a ceasefire by January 2024, constituents expected Ivey — who received nearly $6 million from AIPAC's super PAC — to either join the ceasefire call or clearly explain his position.", "window_start": "2023-10-07", "window_end": "2024-01-09", "evidence_summary": "Ivey issued statements condemning Hamas and supporting Israel, co-sponsored pro-Israel resolutions (H.Res. 771, H.Res. 768), and voted for a House resolution calling on Hamas to release hostages. However, he did not call for a ceasefire, join H.Res. 786, or issue a public statement on Palestinian civilian casualties until protesters were arrested at his office on January 9, 2024. During this window, he met with protesters, issued a response statement, and gave interviews on the conflict — confirming he was actively engaged with the topic while declining to adopt the ceasefire stance.", "primary_url": "https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2024/01/09/ivey-ceasefire-aipac-protest/" } ], "contradictions": { "claims": [ { "claim_text": "On November 26, 2018, Rep.-elect Cisneros joined 15 other incoming Democrats in signing a letter declaring they would not support Nancy Pelosi for Speaker. Note: This claim references Gil Cisneros, not Glenn Ivey. In 2023, Ivey voted for Hakeem Jeffries as Minority Leader along with all other House Democrats.", "claim_date": "2023-01-03", "claim_type": "vote", "source_url": "https://www.ontheissues.org/Background_Glenn_Ivey.htm" }, { "claim_text": "Ivey's 2022 campaign platform emphasized fighting gun violence, lowering crime, creating jobs, and justice reform, positioning himself as a centrist pragmatist focused on public safety — but in May 2024, he voted against a House resolution condemning calls to defund the police (H.Res. 1213), putting him among 61 Democrats opposing a resolution that passed 337-61.", "claim_date": "2024-05-17", "claim_type": "vote", "source_url": "https://www.businessinsider.nl/these-61-house-democrats-voted-against-a-resolution-that-condemns-calls-to-defund-the-police/" }, { "claim_text": "Ivey campaigned in 2022 promising to fight for criminal justice reform and public safety, chairing Prince George's County's Police Reform Taskforce in 2020, where he led the committee examining police department internal policies.", "claim_date": "2022-05-18", "claim_type": "platform", "source_url": "https://staging.capitalgazette.com/2022/05/18/2022-voter-guide-glenn-f-ivey-candidate-for-us-congress-district-4/" } ], "contradictions": [ { "claim_a_idx": 2, "claim_b_idx": 1, "type": "platform_vs_vote", "severity": "medium", "narrative": "Ivey campaigned on strong public safety and police reform credentials — including chairing a county police reform taskforce — yet voted against a largely symbolic resolution condemning defunding the police, siding with the progressive wing's objection to the resolution's broader anti-reform language." } ] }, "telling_votes": [ { "bill_id": "H.Res. 757", "title": "Declaring the Office of Speaker of the House of Representatives Vacant (Removal of Speaker Kevin McCarthy)", "vote": "yea", "vote_date": "2023-10-03", "roll_call_url": "https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/2023519", "why_it_matters": "Ivey joined all 208 Democrats to oust Speaker McCarthy rather than cross the aisle to save him. As a freshman Democrat with AIPAC backing, this vote was notable: eight Republicans provided the margin, and Ivey publicly defended Democrats' decision as staying out of the GOP's 'civil war.'", "category": "party_defection" }, { "bill_id": "H.R. 6126", "title": "Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024", "vote": "nay", "vote_date": "2023-11-02", "roll_call_url": "https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/2023577", "why_it_matters": "Ivey voted against $14.3 billion in stand-alone Israel aid despite being the top recipient of AIPAC campaign support in 2024 ($64,100). The bill offset aid with IRS funding cuts, which Democrats opposed. Ivey navigated cross-pressure between his pro-Israel donor base (who wanted the aid) and his party (which voted 196-12 against it).", "category": "cross_pressure" }, { "bill_id": "H.R. 8034", "title": "Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024 (April Package)", "vote": "yea", "vote_date": "2024-04-20", "roll_call_url": "https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/2024156", "why_it_matters": "Ivey reversed his November 2023 position to vote for the April 2024 Israel aid package, which included both military aid to Israel and humanitarian aid for Gaza. His staff cited the inclusion of humanitarian assistance as the reason for his shift. This vote aligned with AIPAC donor interests while his prior nay vote demonstrated willingness to defy them when party unity demanded.", "category": "reversal" }, { "bill_id": "H.R. 3746", "title": "Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 (Debt Ceiling Agreement)", "vote": "yea", "vote_date": "2023-05-31", "roll_call_url": "https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/2023243", "why_it_matters": "Ivey supported the bipartisan debt ceiling deal that angered progressive Democrats (46 voted no). His district includes thousands of federal workers who would have been directly affected by a default. Ivey said the alternative was 'catastrophic' for seniors and veterans who depend on federal payments.", "category": "constituent_aligned" }, { "bill_id": "H.R. 7888", "title": "Reforming Intelligence and Securing America Act (FISA Section 702 Reauthorization)", "vote": "nay", "vote_date": "2024-04-12", "roll_call_url": "https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/2024132", "why_it_matters": "Ivey voted against FISA 702 reauthorization (which passed 273-147), defecting from his party's majority position. As a Judiciary Committee member and former federal prosecutor, Ivey cited civil liberties concerns about warrantless surveillance, aligning with progressive and libertarian critics despite the national security establishment's support.", "category": "party_defection" } ], "constituency_baseline": { "baseline": { "district_summary": "Maryland's 4th Congressional District wraps around the eastern edge of Washington, D.C., encompassing most of Prince George's County and a small portion of Montgomery County. With approximately 759,000 residents, it is the wealthiest Black-majority congressional district in the United States, with a median household income of $91,987. The district is heavily Democratic (D+40 Cook PVI) and is majority-minority: about 54% Black, 27% Hispanic, and 12% White. Over 22% of working adults are employed in the public sector, reflecting the district's proximity to the federal government. The district's economy is driven by federal agencies (including NASA Goddard and the Census Bureau), Joint Base Andrews, the University of Maryland, and healthcare. Homeownership is 54.9%, and 33.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The district faces affordability challenges with a median rent of $1,775 and a 34.6-minute average commute.", "top_employers": [ { "name": "Joint Base Andrews (U.S. Air Force)", "employees": 20000, "source_url": "https://www.pgcedc.com/" }, { "name": "University of Maryland (College Park & System)", "employees": 15000, "source_url": "https://www.pgcedc.com/" }, { "name": "NASA Goddard Space Flight Center", "employees": 10000, "source_url": "https://www.pgcedc.com/" }, { "name": "U.S. Census Bureau (Suitland Headquarters)", "employees": 5000, "source_url": "https://www.pgcedc.com/" }, { "name": "Prince George's County Public Schools", "employees": 19000, "source_url": "https://datausa.io/profile/geo/prince-georges-county-md" } ], "dominant_industries": [ { "naics": "92", "share": 0.22, "source_url": "https://datausa.io/profile/geo/congressional-district-4-md" }, { "naics": "62", "share": 0.135, "source_url": "https://datausa.io/profile/geo/congressional-district-4-md" }, { "naics": "54", "share": 0.11, "source_url": "https://datausa.io/profile/geo/congressional-district-4-md" }, { "naics": "44-45", "share": 0.09, "source_url": "https://datausa.io/profile/geo/congressional-district-4-md" } ], "recent_ballot_measures": [ { "name": "Question 4: Cannabis Legalization (2022)", "year": 2022, "result": "passed", "margin": "67.2% Yes to 32.8% No", "source_url": "https://elections.maryland.gov/elections/2022/general_results/gen_results_2022_2.html" }, { "name": "Question 1: Right to Reproductive Freedom Amendment (2024)", "year": 2024, "result": "passed", "margin": "76.2% Yes to 23.8% No (statewide)", "source_url": "https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2024-elections/maryland-ballot-measures" } ], "demographic_anchors": [ { "label": "median household income", "value": "$91,987 (2024 ACS estimate)", "source_url": "https://datausa.io/profile/geo/congressional-district-4-md" }, { "label": "poverty rate", "value": "12.6% (2024)", "source_url": "https://datausa.io/profile/geo/congressional-district-4-md" }, { "label": "homeownership rate", "value": "54.9%", "source_url": "https://legisletter.org/legislator/glenn-ivey-I000058/district" }, { "label": "foreign-born population", "value": "29.2%", "source_url": "https://datausa.io/profile/geo/congressional-district-4-md" } ] } } }