Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey is getting married.

Mr. Booker, a Democrat, announced his engagement to girlfriend Alexis Lewis in a social media post.

“Alexis is one of the greatest unearned blessings of my life,” he wrote on Instagram with a photo of him and Ms. Lewis – and the ring on her finger.

“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 wrote. “I’m thrilled to share: Alexis and I are engaged!”

Mr. Booker’s romantic life made news before: He dated actress Rosario Dawson from 2019 to 2022. Much of the online reaction to the news was people saying that his fiancée has an uncanny resemblance to Ms. Dawson.

Mr. Booker, 56, has served in the Senate since 2013. Previously, he’d served as mayor of Newark, New Jersey.

Mr. Booker and Ms. Lewis, who works at a real estate investment firm, had been set up on a blind date by a mutual friend, according to NJ Advance Media. 

They’ve been dating for 16 months.

“I am savoring the soul-affirming wonder of everyday life with my partner, best friend, and now my fiancée,” Mr. Booker said. “We are 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.”

• Tom Howell Jr. can be reached at thowell@washingtontimes.com.