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Finding Love in Politics: Check Out Your Favorite Legislators and Their Supportive Spouses

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Jordan O'Malley

, updated on

July 11, 2022

Tulsi Gabbard (42) and Abraham (43)Williams - 8 Years Together

Tulsi Gabbard is a well-recognized political figure in the United States. She began building her political career in 2002 and has since carved her name for herself in politics. It was during one of her campaigns in 2012 that she met her husband Abraham William. He volunteered as a cinematographer for her campaign.

The duo bonded quickly and tied the knot three years later in 2015. It was a beautiful event that took place in Hawaii. Gabbard has gone on to excel in her career with Williams as her backbone. She participated in the 2020 presidential election as a candidate.

Marsha Blackburn (70) and Chuck Blackburn (74) - 49 years together

Marsha Blackburn is an American politician who became the first woman to be elected to the U.S Senate from Tennessee. She is married to Texan-born entrepreneur Chuck Blackburn who is the founder of Strategic Sales Tactics Inc, which has provided him with the motivation to build up his net worth, now estimated to be a staggering two million.

They walked down the aisle in 1975. Together, the conservative politician and businessman have two children; Mary and Chad. On Chuck's birthday in 2018, Blackburn took to social media to wish him and wrote all the years they have spent together have been the "privilege of a lifetime."

Kamala Harris (58) and Doug Emhoff (58) - 9 years together

Kamala Harris made history as the first woman to be elected vice president of the United States. This made her husband, Douglas Emhoff, become the Second Gentleman—another first in American political history. Emhoff had been very supportive of Harris's political career and run for office, and Harris maintains that it would not have been possible without him.

They met when they were set up on a blind date by a friend in 2013 and hit it off immediately. The following year they married in a multicultural Indian-Jewish ceremony where Harris wore a pale gold wedding dress and her groom, the entertainment lawyer, wore flower garlands.

Eric Garcetti (52) and Amy Wakeland (54) - 14 years together

Eric Garcetti has had a very successful run as the mayor of Los Angeles, becoming the first Jewish man to hold this prestigious office. Garcetti always had political aspirations, even in his time at Columbia, where he served on the student council and was president of the St. Anthony Hall fraternity and literary society.

His strive for education took him across the pond to The Queen's College, Oxford, where he was introduced to fellow Rhodes Scholar Amy Elaine Wakeland. They had a long courtship following which they tied the knot in 2009. Together, they have one daughter, Maya, who is adopted.

Penny Pritzker (64) and Bryan Traubert (68) - Undisclosed

Born into the well-known and well-off Pritzker family, Penny Pritzker found it easy to make her mark in a male-dominated business world. Pritzker's ambition took her on a political journey, and she became a part of Obama's cabinet. The heiress also loves and celebrates art with her and her ophthalmologist husband, Bryan Traubert—they even own contemporary pieces by Albert Oehlen and Doris Salcedo.

The couple has also founded The Pritzker Traubert Family Foundation, which aims to uplift and nurture Chicago's youth through arts, culture, and education programs. It also aims to provide increased economic opportunities for families. Together, they have two children named Rose and Donald.

Bill Haslam (64) and Crissy Garrett (undisclosed) - 42 years together

William 'Bill' Haslam is an American billionaire who served as governor of Tennessee from 2011 to 2019. He is an alum of Emory University, where he met Cristen 'Crissy' Garrett on the first day of class in 1976. Haslam would find everlasting love with Garrett, and they tied the knot in 1981 and have been together since. Their martial partnership gave them three children; one son and two daughters. Haslam and Garrett are also grandparents to eight children.

As a former first lady of Tennessee, Garrett served her community by founding and launching an initiative aimed at improving children's literacy. Her program aimed to provide books to children in low-income families.

Mark Dayton (76) and Ana Orke (35) - 3 years together

Ana Orke first met Mark Dayton at a fundraiser in high school; upon graduating, she did an internship at his office. In 2018, she ran into her former boss at a restaurant in Minneapolis. One thing led to another, and soon they were dating. There were concerns about their 41-year age difference, but love prevailed. Dayton proposed to her in her kitchen while they were making dinner plans.

Although they preferred a bigger event, the couple settled on a small ceremony in 2020 due to the pandemic. They still had plans for a huge ceremony, and Ana even reserved her Savannah Miller gown for it. She has said that it would be reductive to view their marriage through the lens of misogynistic clichés.

Betsy DeVos (65) and Dick DeVos (67) - 43 years together

Betsy Devos served as the secretary of education for the Trump Government. Devos, born to a wealthy billionaire family, married Richard 'Dick' Devos Jr. in 1979. Together, she and her husband, who is heir to the Amway fortune, started a private investment company, The Windquest Group, in 1989. The billionaire couple has also been politically active together by donating to conservative political campaigns and starting All Children Matter, a political action committee, in 2003.

Dick has been the wind beneath Betsy's wings as she moved forward and gathered accomplishments in her political career. Together, they have four children; Rick, Elissa, Andrea, and Ryan.

Michael Bloomberg (81) and Diana Taylor (68) - 22 years together

Diana Taylor refers to herself as a "unicorn" when asked what she is to the former New York governor, Michael Bloomberg. It is difficult for publications to use a term to describe her since she is not married to the philanthropist despite being together since 2000. Taylor dislikes the term girlfriend or partner; even more so, she hates "gal pal," the descriptor The New York Post used to define her relationship with Bloomberg.

Taylor first met Bloomberg when he spoke at a conference she was attending, but they didn't interact until evening—they were coincidentally at the same restaurant for dinner. Bloomberg asked her out for drinks, and they have hit it off since.

Tom Steyer (65) and Kat Taylor (62) - 36 years together

Kathryn Taylor was busy earning her degrees in business and law at Stanford University when she met Tom Steyer. Their first meeting occurred because of a shared interest in athletics, and they were training for a marathon together. By 1986, the two had wed.

Their shared interest expanded beyond tracks and marathons into conscious environmental practices and conservation, and they decided to focus on those issues by founding TomKat Ranch Educational Foundation. They have made a commitment to donate half their fortune to charity in their lifetime and have signed The Giving Pledge. Together they have three boys and a girl.

Ben Sasse (51) and Melissa McLeod (undisclosed) - 28 years together

Senator Ben Sasse met his wife Melissa McLeod, an Alabama native, in college. Their love blossomed when they spent time together on a Christian missionary trip. Three years later, they decided to be officially recognized as a couple in the eyes of the law and wed in 1995, shortly after graduating. Sasse has described McLeod as his "lifelong soulmate" in a post on social media.

The busy schedules of the constant traveling between Nebraska and Washington, D.C. associated with Sasse's political career meant that their three children could not undergo traditional teaching. A dedicated mother and accomplished graduate, Melissa decided to homeschool Elizabeth, Alexandra and Breck.

John Delaney (60) and April McClain (59) - Undisclosed

When John Delaney announced his run for president in 2020, his wife, April McClain, was his biggest supporter. They first met at Georgetown University, and Delaney was immediately smitten with her. In order to spend as much time with her as possible, he went out of his way to rearrange his entire academic schedule so that they were attending the same first-year classes.

They married in 1990, and they decided to make Washington D.C their home base. McClain, a communications lawyer, and child advocate, has been Delaney's promoter throughout his political career. Together they have four whimsically named daughters; Summer, Brooke, Lily, and Grace.

John Kerry (79) and Teresa Heinz (84) - 28 years together

Ketchup heiress Theresa Heinz married John Kerry, former U.S. secretary of state, in 1995 in Nantucket, Kentucky. She met him as a widow after her husband John Heinz had passed away in an airplane crash in 1991. Heinz had made Kerry's acquaintance when he was a senator in 1990 at an Earth Day rally. Following the tragic death of her husband, Heinz met Kerry when the two environmentally conscious individuals attended the Earth Summit in Brazil.

By 1993, the two began dating, and they had their wedding two years later. We're happy that the foreign-born heiress found love again, and her martial bond with the former presidential candidate has remained strong all these years.

Elizabeth Warren (73) and Bruce Hartling Mann (73) - 43 years together

When Elizabeth Warren first met Bruce Mann, they were immediately drawn to each other. Mann says the 2020 presidential candidate's enigmatic personality attracted him in a joint interview. The Massachusetts senator jokes that she objectified Mann when she witnessed his "good-looking legs" in shorts. They bonded over humble child backgrounds and shared a love for academia.

After a lecture by Mann in Connecticut, Warren took the bull by the horns and defied the tradition proposed to Mann. In 1980, they had their wedding. Mann has described their marriage as an "adventure." We're certain it's because of Warren's political ambitions and their golden retriever Bailey (a surprise gift from Mann to the Senator in 2018).

Ben Carson (71) and Candy Carson (69) - 48 years together

Before his career took a political turn, Ben Carson was a pioneer in the field of neurosurgery and gained recognition after he became the first neurosurgeon to lead a team that separated conjoined twins that were bonded at the back of their heads. In 1971 Ben was at Yale when he met his future wife, Candy. They married four years later, in 1975.

The power couple expanded their family by welcoming three sons; Rhoeyce, Benjamin Jr., and Murray. Together, Ben and Candy have raised a wonderful family together; Ben is in constant praise of her and has said that everyone loves his wife.

George W. Bush (76) and Laura Bush (76) - 46 years together

George Bush and Laura Bush knew they were meant to be when they first got together, so they married in 1971 after three months of dating. They met at a friend's BBQ, immediately hitting it off. Their first romantic and cute date took place at a miniature golf course. The former President maintains that marrying Laura, despite a very short courtship, was one of the best decisions of his life.

The couple married at Methodist Church in Midland, the place of Laura's baptism. Laura's attire was a tan two-toned garment she got off the rack. For their honeymoon, they went to Mexico. The couple has two twin daughters together.

Al Gore (75) and Elizabeth Keadle (64) - 11 years together

Al Gore, the 45th vice president of the United States, has been dating California-based environmental activist and Democratic donor Elizabeth Keadle since 2012. The raven-haired biochemist has been a donor to Environmental Studies and Oceanology programs at the University of California in San Diego for years.

Since they hit it off, they have been spotted together at many high-profile events like the Cannes Film Festival. They have gone on many breezy trips together, like to Antarctica, to raise awareness for climate change. They were accompanied by Richard Branson, Jason Mraz, and Tommy Lee Jones. Despite much public speculation about the couple, they remain private.

Susan Rice (58) and Ian O. Cameron (61) - 31 years together

Susan Rice is an accomplished diplomat serving as the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations from 2009 to 2013. She was attending Stanford University when she met Ian Cameron, who was pursuing a bachelor's in communication. Cameron first laid eyes on her at the freshman orientation and was immediately taken in by her beauty.

There they fell in love and went on to tie the knot in 1992 at St. Albans School chapel. Rice would go on to become an accomplished policy advisor, while Cameron became an Emmy-nominated Executive Producer at ABC News. The two have held on to each other since then and expanded their family to include two kids, Maris and Jake.

Henry Kissinger (99) and Nancy Kissinger (89) - 49 years together

Nancy Kissinger was a student under Henry Kissinger at Harvard when he recommended her to the then-governor of New York, Nelson Rockefeller. Nancy and Henry worked at the governor's office, and after Henry's divorce, they started dating in 1964. They had a long, private courtship. Their wedding announcement was made by their boss in 1974.

Friends have said that Nancy was the perfect choice for Henry as she was elegant and intelligent. She understood the ins and outs of politics and was a great match for Henry. They remain dedicated spouses to one another after nearly half a century of a romantic partnership.

Pete Buttigieg (41) and Chasten Glezman (33) - 5 years together

Pete Buttigieg has had an enduring romance with his partner Chasten Glezman. They met in the summer of 2015 in the most millennial way possible — on a dating app. Their romance quickly blossomed, and Buttigieg proposed to Chasten in the airport — where they had first laid eyes on each other.

Their marriage union took place at the Episcopal Cathedral of St. James, where guests were served a mouthwatering course of tacos, sliders, cheeses, beer, coffee and honey, and whiskey-flavored ice cream. The adored couple became parents when they welcomed son Joseph August and daughter Penelope Rose. Their family also includes their little canine pals.

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (33) and Riley Roberts (35) - 5 years together

Former bartender and current representative of New York's 14th district, Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez, is pretty tight-lipped about her romance with fiancé Riley Roberts. The activist met Roberts, a web developer, at Boston University at the weekly coffee and conversation hosted by the dean. Despite being opposites—Cortez is more enigmatic and takes center stage, while Roberts is more observant and introverted—they found a match with one another.

Their relationship has been shown in the Netflix documentary "Knock Down the House," where Roberts is shown to be incredibly encouraging of Cortez's political aspirations. In May 2022, Cortez confirmed that she became engaged to her long-time partner in Puerto Rico in April of the same year.

John Neely Kennedy (71) and Rebecca Stulb (71) - Undisclosed

John Neely Kennedy is a senator from Louisiana. His last name might make you think he's related to the famous political family Kennedy's, but that is a mere coincidence. Louisiana Kennedy has no relations with the Massachusetts Kennedys.

Rebecca Stulb is Kennedy's long-time spouse and supportive partner. Like her husband, she is also a lawyer and, in her active years, was a partner at Cater and Willis. Together, they have one son, James Preston Kennedy, who has a bit of a wild side, and was sued by his neighbors for throwing what we can only assume was a loud party. Well, good thing his mom and dad studied law to back him up.

Patrick Leahy (83) and Marcelle Pomerleau (81) - 61 years together

Patrick Leahy met the charming Marcelle Pomerleau at a summer party on the shores of Lake Champlain. Three years later, in 1962, they married. During one of the first dates, at a concert, Leahy told Pomerleau about his political aspirations. She gave her unwavering support to him all these years, and they have been going strong since.

Leahy has been very grateful for his wife all these years, and when being honored with his name on a science center, he asked them to name it after his wife, too. Despite their different music tastes, Pomerleau, a classical music lover, and the senator, an "Ungrateful Dead" fan, have built a wonderful life together.

Thom Tillis (62) and Susan Tillis (undisclosed) - Undisclosed

Thom Tillis is a U.S. senator who has been a representative of North Carolina since his win during the reelection in 2020. His wins have been made possible by his wife, Susan Tillis. Susan was a real estate agent before she stepped down from her managerial duties at Allen Tate Realtors in 2013 to campaign for her and supported her husband in his quest to be a senator.

She appeared with him at numerous campaign stops and told the media how Thom's "working-class background" had won him the hearts of North Carolinians. Thom's heart is firm with Susan, whom he has referred to as his "sweetheart" amongst social media declarations of love on Valentine's Day.

Nancy Pelosi (83) and Paul Pelosi (83) - 59 years together

Nancy Pelosi was at Trinity College when she first locked eyes with Paul Pelosi, who would become her future husband. Their love blossomed, and they walked down the aisle and wed in a grand ceremony at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen on September 7, 1963. They are both smart and ambitious individuals who worked together to amass a multi-million dollar fortune.

The couple expanded their family with the addition of five children; Nancy Corrine, Christine, Jacqueline, Paul Jnr., and Alexandra. While Nancy continues to be an enigmatic house speaker, she often talks about retirement with Paul by her side to spend more time with their nine grandchildren.

Barack Obama (61) and Michelle Obama (59) - 31 years together

Michelle Obama was Barack Obama's mentor at the law firm where they worked when he asked her out. Initially, Michelle was not up for it but then relented. Their first date? Baskin Robbins and a movie. He proposed in 1991 by switching out her dessert with a diamond ring. In 1992, they married, and despite Barack's cold, they danced well into the night.

The couple welcomed their first daughter Malia on July 4, 1998, and in 2001, they had their daughter Natasha. Michelle and Barack have made their mark as one of the most charming couples on the American political scene.

John Cornyn (71) and Sandy Hauser (undisclosed) - 44 years together

John Cornyn has held the U.S senator seat for Texas since 2003. He is an accomplished politician, having served as the attorney-general of Texas after being elected in 1998. He was also elected to Senate in 2002, 2008, 2014, and 2020. With the stress involved in his job, one must wonder how he accomplished it all. Its been made possible by the unwavering loyalty of his wife, Susan Hauser.

On his visit, Hauser is often seen alongside Cornyn, such as when they met Modi, the prime minister of India. The pair has been married since 1979. Together they have two daughters, Hayley and Danley.

Charles Grassley (89) and Barbara Speicher (undisclosed) - 69 years together

Senator Charles Grassley from Iowa has marked 68 years of marriage with his wife, Barbara Speicher. For their 64th anniversary, the couple took some time off to visit the Little Brown Church, where they tied the knot in 1954. Since then, their family has grown and expanded into five kids, nine grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren.

Speicher was still studying when she first married. She dropped out to raise her family and be a supportive spouse to her husband, who had political aspirations. In 1984, she returned to complete her accounting degree. In a post on his social media, the senator wished for many more years of "health and happiness" together.

Ronald Harold Johnson (68) and Jane Curler (undisclosed) - 46 years together

Senator Ron Johnson of Wisconsin is known in his political career for his disagreement with the scientific consensus on climate change and his opposition to gun control. Senator Johnson, a business and accounting graduate, married Jane Curler in 1977. Curler is the daughter of a self-made industrialist who set up a fortune by establishing a plastics company. Curler's father retired as a multimillionaire.

Together, Johnson and Curler have three children Carey, Ben, and Jenna. They are all graduates of the University of Wisconsin, a remarkable feat that reflects their astute parenting. The Curler-Johnson family also includes the addition of four grandchildren.

Ted Cruz (52) and Heidi Nelson (50) - 22 years together

As an accomplished executive at Goldman-Sachs, it would be reductive to only look at Heidi Nelson as the wife of Senator Ted Cruz. An ambitious woman, she met her future husband in 2000 when they were working on George Bush's presidential campaign. The next year, they walked down the aisle with "A Whole New World" from the Disney film "Aladdin" soundtrack playing in the background at the savvy businesswoman's insistence.

Nelson is not just Ted's lovely wife; she is the main breadwinner of the family and has largely been responsible for the Texas senator's political success with her charm and intelligence.

John Bel Edwards (56) and Donna Hutto (undisclosed) - 34 years together

John Bel Edwards met his wife Donna Hutto when he was at Amite High School, long before becoming Louisiana governor. Their marital union took place in 1989, and while Edwards was performing active duty in the army, Hutto was busy as a military wife. She volunteered and provided support to other military families.

Together, they are a dream team, working in the service of their community. Edwards, by political involvement and running for office, and Hutto, initially as a teacher and later human trafficking advocate. They have two daughters, Sarah, Samantha, and one son John Miller.

Bill Clinton (76) and Hillary Clinton (75) - 48 years together

Bill Clinton had to propose to Hillary Clinton thrice before she did him the honor of becoming his wife. The former President had said that he was immediately attracted to her "strength" and "self-possession" when they first met. Their union took place in the living room of their Arkansas home, with just 15 people in attendance at the private ceremony.

The power couple has accomplished a lot together, in both the political world and on a personal front, raising family. There has been a rough patch—Bill's infidelity led to his impeachment—but the couple has managed to still find their light in each other.

Dick Cheney (82) and Lynne Cheney (81) - 59 years together

Often portrayed as the clever woman behind her husband, former vice president Dick Chaney's political career, Lynne Chaney is accomplished in her own right. Author, scholar, and talk show host Lynne is a woman of many talents. Talents that she used to her advantage as the second lady in waiting when her husband was vice president from 2001 to 2009.

Together, they went on to make a significant mark on the political landscape of America. The couple has two daughters, Elizabeth and Mary, and seven grandchildren making up their family. Elizabeth is a congresswoman from Wyoming, while Mary has been a campaign aide for Bush's reelection.

Donald Trump (76) and Melania Knauss (53) - 18 years together

Donald Trump was still processing his divorce when he first met Melania Knauss, a model from Slovenia, at a party in 1998. Soon after, they began dating and in 2001, Melania moved in to the Trump Tower. They continued their on-and-off relationship until Trump proposed to her with a gigantic 15-carat diamond ring.

They married in 2005 at the Palm Beach with 500 guests in attendance, including the Clintons and Billy Joel performing at the wedding. On March 20, 2006, they welcomed their son, Barron Trump. Trump's controversial term as President subjected their relationship to public scrutiny, but their union remains strong.

Joe Biden (80) and Jill Biden (71) - 46 years together

Jill Biden had just broken up with her boyfriend when she was set up by a friend to meet Joe Biden. For their first date, they watched "A Man and a Woman" at the theatre, and when the night ended, Jill told her mother that he was a gentleman.

While their love blossomed beautifully, it took five proposals for Joe to finally convince Jill to marry him. On their honeymoon, Joe's sons Hunter and Beau accompanied them because Jill insisted they were a family. Going into their tenth year in the White House, the couple's love has triumphed over all stress and losses.

Gavin Newsom (55) and Jennifer Siebel Newsom (49) - 15 years together

California Governor Gavin Newsom first met filmmaker and actress Jennifer Siebel when they were set up on a date by a mutual friend. Their wedding took place at a ranch her parent's ranch in Montana in 2008, an event that sounds like it's straight out of a Nicholas Sparks novel.

Seibel rode in seated sideways on a black stallion in a Vera Wang gown, sunflowers on tables, and first dance to "Fallen" from the 90s hit movie "Pretty Woman." Years gone by have proved that their union has been as dreamy as their nuptial ceremony was, with the addition of four children to their happy family.

Alex Padilla (50) and Angela Monzon (undisclosed) - 11 years together

Alex Padilla has made history as the first Hispanic senator from California. Padilla was appointed by Governor Gavin Newsom after a seat was left vacant by Kamala Harris, who was elected as the vice president of the country. During his swearing-in, his wife, Angela Monzon, was spotted supporting her husband, along with one of their sons.

Since their union in 2012, Monzon has been encouraging Padilla's political career. Besides being a supportive spouse, Monzon is also a passionate mental health advocate serving as president of FundaMental Change and is a caring mother to the couple's three sons; Alejandro Miguel, Roman Flores, and Diego.

Kimberly Guilfoyle (54) and Donald Trump Jr. (45) - 5 years together

Former Fox News host Kimberly Guilfoyle had known Donald Trump Jr. for years, posing alongside each other when they had different spouses. They started dating in 2018, with Guilfoyle accompanying him to political conventions to campaign for Donald Trump and bestowing the nickname 'Junior Mint' on him. (Hers is 'Pooh Bear,' in case you were curious).

On Trump's birthday, the political aide took to Instagram to wish him, and everyone spotted an eight-carat sparkly ring on her finger. A source revealed that the Republican power couple had been engaged since January 2020. Guilfoyle speaks fondly of the former president's son, remarking that he is 'courageous' and 'funny.'

Anthony Fauci (82) and Christine Grady (71) - 38 years together

Straight out of a "Grey's Anatomy" episode, Christine Grady, clinical nurse specialist, met Anthony Fauci, attending physician, over a patient's bed. Two days later, he called her into his office to ask her out. The immunologist was impressed by her intelligence, bilingualism, and 'wonderful bedside manner.'

By each other's sides, the pair have had many accomplishments together; Grady is chief of bioethics at the National Institute of Health Clinical Center Fauci's appointment as director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. They have raised three daughters and continue finding time for each other with three and a half miles of powerwalking daily.

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