Top 10 Richest Republicans in the World
The ten richest Republican politicians in the United States, from Texas data processing to Tennessee truck stops.
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The ranking at a glance
The top three in this ranking, based on our dated estimates.
The richest republicans in the world
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Ross PerotElectronic Data Systems and Perot Systems · Nov 3, 2026$4B - 2
Linda McMahonWWE and TKO Group shares · Nov 3, 2026$3B - 3
Bill HaslamPilot Corporation truck stops · Nov 3, 2026$2.1B - 4
Nelson RockefellerStandard Oil inheritance · Nov 3, 2026$1.1B - 5
Kelly LoefflerIntercontinental Exchange and Bakkt · Nov 3, 2026$1B - 6
Jon Huntsman JrHuntsman Corporation chemicals · Nov 3, 2026$950M - 7
Arnold SchwarzeneggerFilm fees, investments, real estate · Nov 3, 2026$850M - 8
Jefferson ShreveStorage Express self-storage chain · Nov 3, 2026$600M - 9
Amo HoughtonCorning Glass Works · Nov 3, 2026$475M - 10
Mitt RomneyBain Capital · Nov 3, 2026$400M
| Rank | Person | Estimated net worth | Main wealth source | Estimate date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $4B | Electronic Data Systems and Perot Systems | ||
| 2 | $3B | WWE and TKO Group shares | ||
| 3 | $2.1B | Pilot Corporation truck stops | ||
| 4 | $1.1B | Standard Oil inheritance | ||
| 5 | $1B | Intercontinental Exchange and Bakkt | ||
| 6 | $950M | Huntsman Corporation chemicals | ||
| 7 | $850M | Film fees, investments, real estate | ||
| 8 | $600M | Storage Express self-storage chain | ||
| 9 | $475M | Corning Glass Works | ||
| 10 | $400M | Bain Capital |
Behind the fortunes
A closer look at each name on this list: how the money was made and where it sits today.
1. Ross Perot
$4BRoss Perot built Electronic Data Systems from a small data processing contractor into a company General Motors bought for $2.5 billion in 1984. He then founded Perot Systems, sold it to Dell, and spent part of the proceeds on a 1992 independent presidential campaign that took 18.9 percent of the vote.
View Ross Perot's profile2. Linda McMahon
$3BLinda McMahon co-founded Titan Sports with her husband Vince and helped turn a regional wrestling business into World Wrestling Entertainment. Most of the couple’s wealth now sits in TKO Group shares, created when WWE merged with the Ultimate Fighting Championship in 2023.
View Linda McMahon's profile3. Bill Haslam
$2.1BBill Haslam’s fortune comes from Pilot, the truck stop and travel center company his father Jim Haslam founded in Knoxville. Berkshire Hathaway bought the business in stages, and Haslam became majority owner of the Nashville Predators in 2025.
View Bill Haslam's profile4. Nelson Rockefeller
$1.1BNelson Rockefeller was born into the Standard Oil fortune and spent most of his working life in public office. He was governor of New York from 1959 to 1973, vice president from 1974 to 1977, and he died of a heart attack in January 1979.
View Nelson Rockefeller's profile5. Kelly Loeffler
$1BKelly Loeffler spent nearly two decades at Intercontinental Exchange, ending as chief executive of its crypto subsidiary Bakkt. Her fortune is tied to ICE shares held with her husband Jeffrey Sprecher, who founded the company.
View Kelly Loeffler's profile6. Jon Huntsman Jr
$950MJon Huntsman Jr. is the eldest son of Jon Huntsman Sr., who built Huntsman Corporation into one of the largest specialty chemicals producers in the United States. His own career ran through diplomacy, a term as governor of Utah and three ambassadorships.
View Jon Huntsman Jr's profile7. Arnold Schwarzenegger
$850MArnold Schwarzenegger won the Mr Olympia title seven times, became one of the highest paid actors in Hollywood, and served as governor of California from 2003 to 2011.
View Arnold Schwarzenegger's profile8. Jefferson Shreve
$600MJefferson Shreve built Storage Express into a regional self-storage operator and sold it to Extra Space Storage for about $590 million in 2022. He served on the Indianapolis City-County Council and has held Indiana’s 6th District seat since 2025.
View Jefferson Shreve's profile9. Amo Houghton
$475MAmory Houghton Jr. led Corning Glass Works as chairman and chief executive before spending 1987 to 2005 in the House of Representatives. His wealth came from the glass company his family had founded in 1851 and run for five generations.
View Amo Houghton's profile10. Mitt Romney
$400MMitt Romney co-founded Bain Capital in 1984 and spent 25 years in private equity before running the 2002 Winter Olympics and entering politics. His 2018 Senate disclosure put his wealth between $190 million and $250 million, well below the figure the site publishes.
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How this list is compiled
Every entry is pulled from our shared profile dataset and sorted by estimated net worth in US dollars. Each estimate adds up documented assets, such as reported contracts, endorsement income, company stakes and property, and subtracts known debts. These are editorial estimates, not financial advice.
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