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JD Vance Welcomes Fourth Child, First for Sitting VP in Over 150 Years

Vice President JD Vance and Second Lady Usha Vance announce the birth of their fourth child, a historic first for a sitting VP in modern U.S. history.

Editorial Desk

July 20, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Washington, D.C. — Vice President JD Vance and Second Lady Usha Vance have welcomed their fourth child, making history as the first sitting U.S. vice president to have a baby in more than 150 years.

The announcement was made via an official statement released by the Office of the Vice President. “We’re overjoyed to announce the birth of our fourth child. This is a moment of great joy — and historic significance for our family,” Vance said in the statement.

The last time a sitting vice president had a child was in 1864, when Hannibal Hamlin, then serving under President Abraham Lincoln, welcomed a son.

Vance, who has been in office for two years, is known for his strong family values and has often spoken about the importance of family in public life. This birth marks a unique milestone in American political history.

The Vance family currently resides in the Vice President’s official residence in Washington, D.C. Further details about the newborn, including the name — and gender, haven’t been disclosed.

For more on this story, read: Vice President JD Vance and Second Lady Usha Vance Welcome Fourth Child.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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