New Jersey’s senior senator is soon going to be making another vow, this time of marriage.
U.S. Sen. Cory Booker announced on social media on Tuesday that he is engaged to his girlfriend, Alexis Lewis.
In a post that included photos of his fiancé flashing her ring, Booker wrote he is “savoring the soul-affirming wonder of everyday life with my partner, best friend, and now my fiancée.”
“Alexis is one of the greatest unearned blessings of my life,” he said. “She has transformed me, helping me to ground and center my inner life, and discover the joys of building a nurturing home with someone you love.”
He went on to say he is “excited for this journey ahead, having so much fun, and feeling deeply grateful for the love, support, and energy so many of you have shared with us.”
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