John Cornyn's Net Worth, Know About His Political Career, Early Life, Personal Life

The Senior Senator from Texas since 2002, John Cornyn is a politician who has the net worth which is estimated to be around $700,000. John Cornyn was also the Chairman of the NRSC from 2007 to 2011.

Know The Net Worth of John Cornyn

An American politician and Senior Senator from Texas, John Cornyn has the net worth of around $700,000 as per 2018. Looking at his net worth, John Cornyn has the net worth that is less than the average member of Congress.

In 2014, John Cornyn has the net worth of around $538,000 which makes him 23rd wealthier person among all members from Texas.

As per the information, John Cornyn has the net worth which is almost 50% less than the average member of Congress. His net worth of around $700,000 makes it 80% lesser than the average senator.

Also, comparing John Cornyn's net worth to the Texas Congressional Delegation, it is around 66% less than the average one.

In addition, John Cornyn receives 3 other separate payments from state and local governments pensions which adds up to his little net worth.

Know About John Cornyn's Political Career

From January 1, 1985, to January 1, 1991, John Cornyn worked as a district judge in San Antonio. Then, on January 2, 1991, he was elected as a Republican at the Texas Supreme Court. He worked there for seven years until October 18, 1997.

John Cornyn was elected as 49th Attorney General of Texas in 1998 election defeating Barry Williamson and Jim Mattox. John had his tenure as Attorney General from January 13, 1999, to December 1, 2002.

In 2002 election, John Cornyn was elected as the senator from Texas which he served with Ted Cruz. Since then, John has been serving as a senator and he is now the senior senator from Texas.

John Cornyn has also been the chairman of the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC). He served as the chairman for four years from January 3, 2009, to January 3, 2013.

After his work as chairman at NRSC, John worked as Senate Minority Whip from January 3, 2013, to January 3, 2015.

As held in 2014, the United States Senate Election, Texas, John Cornyn won the election with a majority of 62% votes defeating David Alameel, Rebecca Paddock, Emily Marie Sanchez, and Mohammed Tahiro.

Then on January 3, 2015, John started to work as Senate Majority Whip for Texas, United States.

When And Where Was John Cornyn Born? Know About His Childhood

John Cornyn III was born on February 2, 1952, in Houston. He was born to the parents, Atholene Gale Cornyn and John Cornyn II.

In 1968, John's family moved to Tokyo where he went to the American School in Japan. A year later, he graduated from there.

Then, in 1973, John went to Trinity University and graduated with a major in journalism. In 1977, John received a J. D. from St. Mary's University School of Law. Also, in 1995, he received LL. M. from the University of Virginia School of Law.

Know About John Cornyn's Personal Life

John Cornyn married Sandy Hansen and they have two daughters together.

John Cornyn was named Mr. South Texas in 2014.

John released a video about himself referring to Big Bad John which was featured on comedy shows like The Colbert Report and The Daily Show. The video pulled the attention of the nation on John Cornyn.