That’s right. Washington, D.C. is home to real power couples, and not just in the fictional "House of Cards" version of the district.

Sure, their day job requires them to be taking care of serious business, but once these political powerhouses head out the door of the Capitol building, they’re making us all envious of their harmony at home. From Presidents and First Ladies to members of Congress to couples who are a combination of both, they prove that Americans really do love a good love story.

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Lt. Gov. Burt Jones — pictured at an August rally in Peachtree City that also featured Vice President JD Vance — appears to have scored another legal victory over gubernatorial rival Attorney General Chris Carr in their battle over campaign finance issues. (Arvin Temkar/AJC 2025)

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