7 of the richest politicians in US Congress – net worths, ranked: from Mitt Romney and ex-House speaker Nancy Pelosi, to Levi Strauss’ heir and Donald Trump impeachment lawyer Daniel S. Goldman

Nov 5 , 2024

Mark R. Warner, Mitt Romney and Nancy Pelosi are among the richest US politicians in Congress. Photos: @senatorwarner, @xavier.bettel/Instagram; AP

Pelosi has been widely credited for ‘ousting’ Joe Biden from his 2024 presidential bid, while Rick Scott, who tops the list, has been accused of Medicare fraud

The US elections are in the home straight – and all eyes are on American politicians as they canvas support for their party, their party’s leaders and presidential nominees, and themselves.

The US Congress has two chambers: the Senate and the House of Representatives. They are the legislative branch of the government; together, they pass bills, while the Senate confirms presidential nominations and approves treaties.

Here’s a look at the richest politicians in Congress at the time of writing, according to Quiver Quantitative, which keeps a live tracker on their assets based on portfolios and stock movements.

7. Daniel S. Goldman

Democrat

Estimated net worth: US$184 million

Daniel S. Goldman was lead counsel in the first Donald Trump impeachment. Photo: @daniel_sachs_goldman/Instagram

If you recognise his name, it’s probably because he was the lead counsel in the first impeachment of former president Donald Trump. Goldman, now in the House of Representatives, served as the Assistant United States Attorney in the Southern District of New York and is well regarded for his commitment to criminal justice reform. He has also made headlines as heir to the Levi Strauss empire; according to Bloomberg in 2022, personal disclosures revealed an estimated wealth of US$253 million.

6. Mitt Romney

Republican

Estimated net worth: US$235 million

Utah Senator Mitt Romney, pictured in 2023. Photo: TNS

Utah Senator Mitt Romney confirmed last year that he would not seek re-election in 2024. At 77 years old, the career politician said in an interview with The Atlantic that he was looking forward to retiring, citing stress, and said retirement would be good for his health. The former presidential contender said he hoped his retirement would make way for a new generation of leaders – and suggested Trump and Joe Biden should follow his example.

5. Darrell Issa

Republican

Estimated net worth: US$235 million

California congressman Darrell Issa in 2013. Photo: AP