Senator Tim Scott, a former presidential candidate and potential Republican vice-presidential nominee, got engaged to his girlfriend, Mindy Noce, at Kiawah Island in South Carolina. Scott, known for being quiet and introverted, expressed some discomfort about having the engagement conversation, but stated that the proposal was the most thrilling thing he would do after making Jesus his Lord. Scott shared that he was very patient and prayerful and felt grateful for finding Noce, who shares his interests, passions, and goals. Noce, a mother of three and Charleston-area interior designer, was seen wearing an engagement ring at a church in Mt. Pleasant, SC, the day after the engagement.
The couple met about a year ago and immediately connected over Bible study after being introduced at church. Scott revealed that about two weeks before Christmas, he sought her parents’ blessing and started planning the proposal. After a rejected early idea, he settled on a beach sunset proposal at Kiawah Island, which involved careful strategizing to capture the perfect moment on camera. Scott’s failed presidential campaign was overshadowed by another candidate, Nikki Haley, but upon endorsing Donald Trump in New Hampshire, he expressed his eagerness about marrying Noce. As a lifelong bachelor and the only Black Republican in the Senate, Scott wants to marry Noce later this year and has publicly shared about their relationship during his campaign.
The engagement news comes after a failed presidential campaign but reflects Scott’s renewed excitement for his future as he settles down with Noce. Scott and Noce are committed to sharing their faith, and the engagement is the culmination of their strong bond and shared values. Despite his initial reservations, the marriage proposal attests to the enduring love and commitment Scott and Noce hold for each other and sets the stage for their future together.