Is John Cornyn A-List?
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No — John Cornyn is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
Ranking Timeline
1991C$0.5M
Elected to Texas Supreme Court
Begins career on Texas Supreme Court.
1999B▲$1M+$0.5M
Attorney General of Texas
Becomes Attorney General, raising profile.
2002B$2M+$1M
Elected US Senator
Elected to Senate, representing Texas.
2013B$5M+$3M
Senate Minority Whip
Gains influence in Senate leadership.
2020B$9M+$4M
Re-elected to US Senate
Won re-election to Senate, reaffirming political standing.
2024B$9.5M+$0.5M
Retires from US Senate
Retires from the US Senate after a long tenure.
2026B$10M+$0.5M
Senior Statesman
Continues influence in Republican party.
Last updated: February 25, 2026