Senator Cory Booker Marries Alexis Lewis

U.S. Senator Cory Booker of New Jersey married Alexis Lewis, a real estate investment executive, in two private ceremonies last week, marking the end of his long tenure as Washington's most prominent bachelor.

The couple exchanged vows first on November 24 in a civil ceremony at the federal courthouse in Newark, New Jersey, Booker's longtime political base, with only their parents serving as witnesses. Five days later, on November 29, they held an interfaith celebration in Washington, D.C., Lewis's hometown, attended solely by family members. The event incorporated blessings from a rabbi and a pastor, reflecting Booker's Christian faith and Lewis's Jewish heritage, followed by a reception that honored both traditions.

In a joint Instagram post on November 30, the couple shared photos from the weddings and expressed their joy. "Overflowing with gratitude," they wrote. "We said I do in two places that shaped us—Cory’s beloved Newark and Alexis’ hometown of Washington, D.C.—first at the courthouse, then with our families. Hearts full and so grateful."

Booker, 55, and Lewis, 38, met in May 2024 on a blind date arranged by a mutual friend while she visited family in Washington. Their...