While some of the candidates for the 2016 Republican primaries are more famous than others, each has definitely made their mark on the world in one way or another.
1. Marco Rubio
The 44-year-old Senator from Florida is supported by the Federal Conservative Union for his strongly conservative tendencies. He believes that his youth will help him gain the votes of the 18-30 year old population.
Net Worth: ~600,000 dollars
2. George Pataki
The former Governor of New York, Pataki was also the former classmate of former President George W. Bush at Yale University.
Net Worth: ~ 1 million dollars
3. Jeb Bush
As the former governor of Florida and the son of former President George HW Bush, politics run deep in his blood. His net worth as of 2015 is very ambiguous.
Net Worth: ~1.3 million dollars (as of 8 years ago)
4. Lindsey Graham
Graham is a U.S. Senator from South Carolina and advertises himself as a conservative man. He is so conservative, in fact, that some citizens of South Carolina unsuccessfully issued an official rebuke of his position as Senator.
Net Worth ~1.5 million dollars
5. Rand Paul
As the U.S. Senator of Kentucky and the son of longtime candidate Ron Paul, Rand Paul has a great deal of experience in the political world. He also worked on his father's campaign.
Net Worth: ~2.5 million dollars
6. Mark Everson
Everson is a successful businessman and former commissioner of the IRS and therefore has a good understanding of the financial system of the U.S.
Net Worth: ~3 million dollars
7. Rick Perry
As the former Governor of Texas and 2012 Presidential Candidate, Perry is known for helping create many jobs for unemployed citizens.
Net Worth: ~3 million dollars
8. Rafael "Ted" Cruz
Cruz is a U.S. Senator from Texas and is only 44 years old. He is also the son of former Cuban radicalist and prisoner Fulgencio Batista. He served as former President George W. Bush's domestic policy advisor and is currently known as one of the nation's most powerful lawyers.
Net Worth: ~3.5 million dollars
9. Mike Huckabee
Net Worth: ~5 million dollars
10. Rick Santorum
The former two-time Senator of Pennsylvania also participated and finished second behind John McCain in the 2012 Republican primary election.
Net Worth: ~5 million dollars
11. Dr. Ben Carson
Carson has a long history in the world of health care and has used his medical experience to also advance his political career. He was a lecturer of neuroscience at Johns Hopkins University.
Net Worth: ~10 million dollars
12. Carly Fiorina
Net Worth: ~59 million dollars (between her and her husband)
13. Donald Trump
As a real estate shark and modern TV personality, Trump has made a fortune. However, his true net worth remains relatively unclear. He claims to be worth over $8 billion, but recent finance records have proved otherwise.
Net Worth: ~5 billion dollars
