Rep. Barney Frank (D-Mass) to marry partner of six years

The truth finally comes out!

When Rep. Barney Frank (D-M ass) announced his resignation last year, many were left shocked about his decision, especially since he had spoken about running for re-election a few months prior.

Frank later said he had changed his mind because of the state’s redistricting process which meant he would be running in a new district with constituents who did not know him and vice-versa.

Today, Frank’s office released a statement saying in part “Barney is planning to get married to his long-time partner Jim Ready.”

Frank, who was elected to Congress in 1980, and Ready have not yet set a date for their wedding.

The couple met in 2005 at a fundraising in Maine.

The politician has been public about his sexuality since 1987.

Massachusetts is one of six states that allows same-sex marriages.

Congrats and best of luck to the happy couple!