Politics & Government

Congressman-Elect Joe Kennedy III Weds in California

He marries his Harvard Law School classmate Lauren Birchfield.

One month after he clinched the 4th Congressional District seat, Joe Kennedy III celebrated another important milestone on Saturday—his wedding.

Kennedy, 32, wed fellow Harvard Law School classmate Lauren Anne Birchfield at the Community Church in Corona del Mar, Calif., My Fox Boston reported.

The ceremony was officiated by Birchfield's father, the Rev. Jim Birchfield.

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Kennedy, a Democrat, defeated Republican Sean Bielat last month for the seat representing the 4th District, which includes Attleboro and Seekonk. This is the second wedding this year for the district. Rep. Barney Frank, who did not seek re-election, married longtime partner Jim Ready in July at a ceremony in Newton

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