Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., on Monday announced his engagement to Mindy Noce, who he met about a year ago at a church, The Washington Post reported.
Scott told the newspaper that he proposed to Noce while they walking on the beach at sunset on Kiawah Island in South Carolina.
"As a guy who is mostly an introvert and on the quiet side, having to have a conversation about the engagement is a little uncomfortable in a way, but it's the most exciting thing I'll do with my life besides making Jesus my lord," Scott said.
"I've been very patient and prayerful, and I'm really excited and somewhat nervous, and I couldn't be more thankful for having found a soul mate and someone who shares a lot of the same interests, passions and goals that I do."
Scott, who has never been married, declined to discuss his personal life for much of his campaign for the Republican presidential nomination last year until September, when he said at a town hall that he was dating "a lovely Christian girl."
The senator told the Post at the time: "I can't imagine dragging her onto the campaign trail unless I have the intention of marrying her. I hope that happens, to be honest with you."
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