
Is Carol Moseley Braun A-List?
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No — Carol Moseley Braun is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
Ranking Timeline
1978C$0.1M
Illinois State Representative
Begins her political career.
1992B▲$0.5M+$0.4M
Elected to U.S. Senate
Makes history as first African-American woman senator.
1998B$0.8M+$0.30000000000000004M
Loses Re-election Bid
Defeated in the senatorial election.
1999B$1M+$0.19999999999999996M
Runs Cosmetics Company
Ventures into cosmetics industry.
1999B$1.5M+$0.5M
U.S. Ambassador to New Zealand
Appointed as U.S. Ambassador.
2004B$2M+$0.5M
Campaigns for President
Brief presidential campaign.
2026B$3M+$1M
Public Speaker and Advocate
Remains active in public life and advocacy.
Last updated: February 25, 2026