List of richest American politicians
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This list of richest American politicians includes living and deceased office-holders, office-seekers and political appointees, and is not adjusted for inflation.
| Rank | Name | Party | Position | Date(s) | Estimated wealth | As of | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michael Bloomberg | Independent | Mayor of New York City | 2002-present | $19.5 billion[1] | 2011 | |
| 2 | Meg Whitman | Republican | Candidate for Governor of California | 2010 | $1.3 billion[2] | 2010 | |
| 3 | Tom Golisano | Independence | Candidate for Governor of New York | 1994, 1998 and 2002 | $1.1 billion[3] | 2002 | |
| 4 | Ronald Lauder | Republican | Candidate for Mayor of New York City | 1989 | $800 million | ||
| 5 | Arnold Schwarzenegger | Republican | Governor of California | 2003-2011 | $800 million[4] | ||
| 6 | Pete Coors | Republican | Candidate for US Senate from Colorado | 2004 | $750 million[5] | 1997 | |
| 7 | Amo Houghton | Republican | Representative from New York | 1987-2005 | $475 million | ||
| 8 | Vern Buchanan | Republican | Representative from Florida | 2007-present | $366 million[6] | ||
| 9 | Linda McMahon and family | Republican | Candidate for US Senator from Connecticut | 2010 | $335 million[7] | 2010 | |
| 10 | Jon Corzine | Democrat | US Senator from New Jersey and Governor of New Jersey | 2001-2006, 2006-2010 | $300 million | ||
| 11 | Michael McCaul | Republican | Representative from Texas | 2005-present | $294 million[8] | ||
| 12 | Mitt Romney | Republican | Candidate for US Senator from Massachusetts, Governor of Massachusetts and candidate for US President | 1994, 2003-2007, 2008 | $250 million[9] | 2012 | |
| 13 | Herb Kohl | Democrat | US Senator from Wisconsin | 1989-present | $216 million[10] | 2008 | |
| 14 | Jane Harman | Democrat | Representative from California | 1993-1999, 2001-2011 | $215 million[10] | 2008 | |
| 15 | Mark Warner | Democrat | Governor of Virginia and US Senator | 2002-2006, 2009-present | $200 million | ||
| 16 | John Kerry and family | Democrat | US Senator from Massachusetts and candidate for US President | 1985-present, 2004 | $193 million[11] | 2011 | |
| 17 | Jared Polis | Democrat | Representative from Colorado | 2009-present | $160 million[12] | 2004 | |
| 18 | Darrell Issa | Republican | Candidate for US Senator, and Representative from California | 1998, 2001-present | $159 million[10] | 2008 | |
| 19 | Carl Paladino | Republican | Candidate for Governor of New York | 2010 | $150 million[13] | ||
| 20 | Bill Clinton and family | Democrat | Governor of Arkansas and US President | 1979-1981, 1983-1992, 1993-2001 | $109 million[14][15] | ||
| 21 | Rick Scott | Republican | Governor of Florida | 2011-present | $103 million[16] | 2010 | |
| 22 | Jay Rockefeller | Democrat | Governor of West Virginia and US Senator from West Virginia | 1977-1985, 1985-present | $79 million[10] | 2008 |
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ "Michael Bloomberg - Forbes". Forbes.com. 2011-03-11. http://www.forbes.com/profile/michael-bloomberg. Retrieved 2011-11-21.
- ^ "#773 Margaret Whitman". Forbes.com. 2010-02-12. http://www.forbes.com/lists/2010/10/billionaires-2010_Margaret-Whitman_5AW7.html. Retrieved 2010-08-29.
- ^ Forbes 400 as of 2002
- ^ ABC7 - Gov. Schwarzenegger's Tax Returns Released
- ^ Denver Business Journal from February 14, 1997 print edition
- ^ "About that talk of Vern Buchanan jumping into Fla Senate race....". St. Petersburg Times. August 1, 2011. http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/the-buzz-florida-politics/content/about-talk-vern-buchanan-jumping-fla-senate-race. Retrieved November 12, 2011.
- ^ "The running of the rich: Is wealth changing Connecticut politics?". Connecticut Post. 2010-03-14. http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/The-running-of-the-rich-Is-wealth-changing-406355.php. Retrieved 2010-10-25.
- ^ "Michael McCaul tops list of richest Congress members with personal fortune of $290m... but it's thanks to his wife's money". Daily Mail. 2011-08-20. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2028112/Michael-McCaul-tops-list-richest-Congress-members-personal-fortune-290m.html. Retrieved 2011-11-03.
- ^ "How Romney would rank among the richest U.S. presidents". Forbes.com. 2012-01-26. http://www.kctv5.com/story/16606997/how-romney-would-rank-among-the-richest-us-presidents?clienttype=printable. Retrieved 2012-01-27.
- ^ a b c d "5 Richest Members of Congress". usnews.com. September 26, 2008. http://www.usnews.com/articles/opinion/2008/09/26/5-richest-members-of-congress.html. Retrieved November 4, 2009.
- ^ MSN Money - How Rich is John Kerry?, posted February 14, 2004
- ^ Rich kids The Google guys soar toward the top and a few humbled highfliers make comebacks. The biggest news: The appearance of some surprising mogulettes. (Welcome aboard, Mary-Kate and Ashley!)
- ^ "Paladino Blasts Homosexuals". The Wall Street Journal. October 11, 2010. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703358504575544714065489460.html. Retrieved October 13, 2011.
- ^ Clintons Report $109 Million in Gross Income - ABC News
- ^ "Bill Clinton Wealth". Los Angeles Times. April 5, 2008. http://articles.latimes.com/2008/apr/05/nation/na-taxes5. Retrieved November 12, 2011.
- ^ "Gov. Rick Scott's net worth drops by $115 million". St. Petersburg Times. July 6, 2011. http://www.tampabay.com/news/politics/national/gov-rick-scotts-net-worth-drops-by-115-million/1178961. Retrieved July 21, 2011.
