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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“What do I call all that we’ve accomplished together? Just a start,” Lt. Gov. Burt Jonessaid in a campaign video announcing his candidacy for governor.  (Hyosub Shin/AJC 2024)

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