Kamala Harris and Doug Emhoff could become a history-making president and first gentleman. Here's a timeline of their relationship.

Talia LakritzJul 24, 2024, 03:11 IST

Vice President Kamala Harris and second gentleman Doug Emhoff.Carolyn Kaster/AP

Kamala Harris and Doug Emhoff met on a blind date and married on August 22, 2014.
Emhoff said meeting Harris was "love at first sight," and she's called Emhoff "the love of my life."

Vice President Kamala Harris and second gentleman Doug Emhoff could become the next president and first gentleman of the United States.

When President Joe Biden announced his exit from the 2024 race on Sunday, he also endorsed Harris to replace him as the Democratic nominee.

The nominee will officially be chosen at the Democratic National Convention in August.

Here's a look at Harris and Emhoff's love story.

2013: Kamala Harris and Doug Emhoff met on a blind date.

Kamala Harris and Doug Emhoff met through a mutual friend.Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Children's Defense Fund

August 22, 2014: The couple wed in a ceremony officiated by Harris' sister Maya.

Doug Emhoff and Kamala Harris in 2014.Rich Polk/Getty Images for LACMA

2015: The couple attended the 2015 Vanity Fair Oscar Party together.

Doug Emhoff and Kamala Harris at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party.Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images

2016: Harris successfully ran for US senate, with Emhoff accompanying her to campaign events.

Kamala Harris and Doug Emhoff voted together.Genaro Molina/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images

January 2017: Emhoff held the Bible for Harris' swearing-in ceremony as a US senator.

Then-Vice President Joe Biden administered the oath at Kamala Harris' swearing-in ceremony in the Capitol's Old Senate Chamber.Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call/Getty Images

January 2019: Harris launched her presidential campaign with Emhoff by her side.

Kamala Harris and Doug Emhoff at Harris' presidential campaign launch rally.Mason Trinca/Getty Images

January 2019: Harris wrote about the early days of her courtship with Emhoff in her memoir, "The Truths We Hold."

Kamala Harris on her book tour.Sait Serkan Gurbuz, File/AP

June 2019: Harris and Emhoff attended the California Democratic Party State Organizing Convention together.

Kamala Harris with Doug Emhoff outside the California Democratic Party State Organizing Convention.Melina Mara/The Washington Post via Getty Images

August 2019: Emhoff snapped a selfie with Harris before her speech at the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines ahead of the Iowa caucuses.

Doug Emhoff took a selfie with Kamala Harris before her campaign speech.Alex Wong/Getty Images

December 2019: After Harris ended her presidential bid, Emhoff posted a supportive message on Instagram.

Kamala Harris ended her presidential bid in December 2019.SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images

August 2020: Joe Biden announced Harris as his running mate. Both appeared with their spouses at their first press conference together.

Joe Biden and Kamala Harris' first joint press conference.OLIVIER DOULIERY/AFP via Getty Images

August 2020: Emhoff, who took a leave of absence from his legal firm, joined Harris at the 2020 Democratic National Convention.

Kamala Harris and Doug Emhoff onstage at the 2020 Democratic National Convention.OLIVIER DOULIERY/AFP via Getty Images

September 2020: They held hands at a remembrance ceremony for the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.

Kamala Harris and Doug Emhoff at a 9/11 memorial ceremony.Alex Wong/Getty Images

October 2020: Emhoff gave Harris a masked kiss after the vice presidential debate.

Doug Emhoff and Kamala Harris after the vice presidential debate.ROBYN BECK/AFP via Getty Images

November 2020: Biden and Harris won the presidential election, and Harris expressed her love for Emhoff in her victory speech.

Joe Biden and Kamala Harris stand with spouses Doug Emhoff and Jill Biden.JIM WATSON/AFP via Getty Images

November 2020: Emhoff announced he planned to quit his law firm in order to focus on his role as second gentleman.

Vice President-elect Kamala Harris with her husband, Doug Emhoff.Mark Makela/Getty Images

November 2020: They went holiday shopping, where Emhoff proudly pointed to a "Madam Vice President" T-shirt.

Kamala Harris and Doug Emhoff shop in the Downtown Holiday Market in Washington, DC.Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images

January 2021: Twitter, now known as X, created the first-ever official second gentleman account for Emhoff in the days before Harris' inauguration.

A screenshot of the official second gentleman X account from January 2021.@SecondGentleman/Twitter

January 2021: In an interview with CBS Sunday Morning's Jane Pauley, Harris admitted that she Googled Emhoff before their first date.

Doug Emhoff and Kamala Harris in an interview with CBS Sunday Morning.CBS

January 2021: Emhoff held two Bibles for Harris as she was sworn in as vice president.

Kamala Harris was sworn as vice president as Doug Emhoff held two Bibles.Alex Wong/Getty Images

March 2021: They disembarked from Air Force Two arm in arm on their first official trip.

Vice President Kamala Harris and Doug Emhoff on Air Force Two.Jacquelyn Martin, File/AP

April 2021: Harris and Emhoff moved into the official vice presidential residence after repairs to the property were completed.

Number One Observatory Circle, the official residence of the US vice president.Pablo Martinez Monsivais, File/AP

December 2021: The couple shared a kiss at a menorah lighting ceremony at the White House during the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah.

Kamala Harris and Doug Emhoff at a menorah lighting ceremony at the White House.Susan Walsh, File/AP

February 2022: Emhoff wished Harris a happy Valentine's Day, writing on X, "Life is always brighter by your side."

Vice President Kamala Harris and Doug Emhoff at a White House event.Alex Brandon/AP

July 2022: Emhoff told a group of students that leaving his law career to support Harris was a "no-brainer."

Vice President Kamala Harris and Doug Emhoff on Air Force Two.ANDRI TAMBUNAN/AFP via Getty Images

October 2022: Emhoff wished his "amazing wife" a happy birthday.

Doug Emhoff and Vice President Kamala Harris at the Phoenix Awards Dinner.BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP via Getty Images

July 2024: Biden dropped out of the race and endorsed Harris as the new Democratic presidential candidate, renewing public interest in Harris and Emhoff's relationship.

Kamala Harris and Doug Emhoff at her campaign headquarters in Delaware.ERIN SCHAFF/POOL/AFP via Getty Images

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