JD and Usha Vance Welcome Baby Boy, Marking First Vice Presidential Birth in More Than 150 Years

U.S. Vice President JD Vance and Second Lady Usha Vance have welcomed their fourth child, a baby boy named Alec Neel Vance, making history as the first sitting U.S. vice president to have a child while in office in more than 150 years.

The couple announced the birth on Sunday in a joint statement shared on social media, saying, “We are excited to announce that our baby boy, Alec Neel Vance, was born this morning. Usha and the baby are happy and healthy, and our kids are overjoyed to meet their little brother.” They also expressed gratitude to the medical staff at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and the White House Medical Unit for their care throughout the delivery.

Baby Alec joins the couple’s three older children; Ewan, Vivek and Mirabel, expanding the Vance family to six. The vice president said the siblings were excited to welcome their new brother, describing the occasion as a joyful moment for the family.

The birth carries unusual historical significance. Historians note that no sitting U.S. vice president had welcomed a child while in office since 1870, when Vice President Schuyler Colfax and his wife welcomed a son during his term. The arrival of Alec Neel Vance therefore marks the first such event in more than a century and a half.

The Vances first revealed they were expecting another child earlier this year. Usha Vance, an accomplished attorney and former law clerk to John Roberts, continued to appear at official engagements during her pregnancy while balancing her responsibilities as Second Lady.

JD and Usha Vance met while studying at Yale Law School and married in 2014. Since entering national politics, the vice president has frequently spoken about the importance of family life and policies aimed at supporting parents and encouraging higher birth rates in the United States. The birth of their fourth child has renewed attention to those positions, as it coincides with a significant personal milestone during his tenure in office.

The announcement prompted congratulations from political leaders, public officials and supporters across the United States, with many noting both the family’s joyful news and its place in American political history. The White House has not indicated whether the vice president will take formal paternity leave, although reports suggest he intends to spend time with his wife and newborn son while continuing to carry out his official duties.