Rep. Thomas Massie quietly tied the knot again this fall and celebrated with friends and family while continuing his re-election fight. The congressman announced a legal marriage on October 19, then marked the occasion with a Christian ceremony in Pennsylvania where his new wife is from. The story also touches on his longtime ties to Senator Rand Paul’s team, his large family, and the memory of his late wife Rhonda.
Massie shared the news that he and Carolyn Grace Moffa were legally married in Kentucky and then celebrated among close friends and relatives. The timing and the personal honesty of the announcement cut through the usual political noise. It’s a personal moment that also comes while he prepares for another campaign season.
“Carolyn and I would like to announce our recent marriage! We were legally married in Kentucky on October 19th by the pastor of the church we have been attending for several months. This weekend we celebrated with close friends and family at a Christian wedding ceremony in Pennsylvania where Carolyn is from,”
Massie . The ceremony blended small-town faith and family atmosphere with a few familiar faces from Washington. He made the announcement on X in a straightforward way, letting supporters see the real, human side behind the headlines.
“Carolyn Grace Moffa and I first met professionally over a decade ago when she worked for Senator Rand Paul. As Senator Paul’s Ag policy staffer until 2016, Carolyn was a very early proponent and practitioner of Making America Healthy Again. She even visited me and my late wife Rhonda on our grass-fed cattle farm several years ago. Carolyn has not previously been married. I have four adult children, who are all married to wonderful people, and three grandchildren from my blessed 31 year marriage to Rhonda who I still miss every day,”
He noted that several lawmakers attended the wedding festivities and that family remained at the center of the day. For Massie, public service and private life intersect, and he made sure his grandchildren had starring roles. The presence of colleagues underscored how personal relationships often cross from Capitol Hill to real life.
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“Fun facts about our wedding: Of course we served raw milk with the wedding cake and margaritas made with frozen peaches from our farm! Senator Rand Paul and Representatives Jim Jordan, Warren Davidson, Marjorie Taylor Greene, and Victoria Spartz attended, however the real VIPs were my three grandkids. My oldest grandson was the ring bearer. I proposed to Carolyn on the steps of the Library of Congress which was the location of our first date,”
“Please pray for us as Carolyn steps into the arena with me. With her support, I look forward to continuing my fight for freedom for the great people of Kentucky!”
The new marriage was announced against the backdrop of a primary fight that has attracted national attention. Massie remains a fighter for limited government and individual freedom, and he framed Carolyn’s support as a meaningful part of his campaign outlook. Voters watching his campaign will get to see both the policy side and the family side play out.
“Yesterday my high school sweetheart, the love of my life for over 35 years, the loving mother of our 4 children, the smartest kindest woman I ever knew, my beautiful and wise queen forever, Rhonda went to Heaven. Thank you for your prayers for our family in this difficult time,”
Massie announced in June 2024 that his wife Rhonda had passed away. He wrote in a at the time. That loss was deeply felt and remains part of his life story as he moves forward with renewed commitment to family and public service.
