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This page compiles publicly reported information about individuals in prominent positions who are openly in same-sex marriages or long-term partnerships. All details are drawn from mainstream news outlets, official biographies, and Wikipedia pages that aggregate primary sources.
The purpose is to provide a single, easy-to-reference hub with direct links to original reporting.
U.S. Congress (119th Congress)
- Rep. Mark Pocan (D-WI) — Married to Philip Frank since 2006 Wikipedia | Advocate
- Rep. Angie Craig (D-MN) — Married to Cheryl Greene since 2008 Wikipedia | The Sun profile
- Rep. Chris Pappas (D-NH) — Married to Vann Bentley since 2023 The Hill | Advocate
- Rep. Becca Balint (D-VT) — Married to Elizabeth Wohl (together over 20 years) Wikipedia | Official Bio
Trump Administration / Senior Officials
- Scott Bessent — Secretary of the Treasury — Married to John Freeman since 2011 (two children via surrogacy) Wikipedia | SCMP | Britannica
- Jacob Helberg — Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment — Married to Keith Rabois since 2018 Wikipedia | NY Post
- Richard Grenell — Longtime partner Matt Lashey (together ~22 years; not officially married) Wikipedia | Times Now
Fortune 500 & Tech Leaders
- Beth Ford — President & CEO, Land O’Lakes — Married to Jill Schurtz (together for decades; three children) Wikipedia | BusinessWire
- Jim Fitterling — Chairman & CEO, Dow Inc. — Married to Alex Lee OurMidland coverage
- Jeff Gennette — Former Chairman & CEO, Macy’s — Married to Geoff Welch (together over 30 years; adopted daughter Jude) WWD | Washington Blade
- Sam Altman — CEO, OpenAI — Married to Oliver Mulherin (January 2024; one son via surrogacy) NBC News
- Peter Thiel — Married to Matt Danzeisen since 2017 (children kept private) Wikipedia — Matt Danzeisen | Axios (2017)
Additional Public Notes
- Peter Thiel has spoken publicly on biblical end-times themes, technology, and the future in recent lectures and interviews. The Guardian (2025) | Washington Post
- Richard Grenell has spoken about his Christian faith and personal journey. Advocate (2020) | News-Leader
Note: This is a neutral compilation of information that these public figures have themselves disclosed or that has been widely reported in the press. Facts can evolve; always check the original sources for the latest information.
Last updated: April 2026