Marco Rubio is an American politician whose become a prominent member of the Republican party and Florida’s government. A Cuban American from Miami, he has also become a notable figure of Hispanic Latino American politicians in the United States. Rubio’s career has also become one of notable speculation over the years, with him even serving as a presidential hopeful in at least two elections. Let’s take a look at his political career over the years, starting with his current net worth!
Marco Rubio Net Worth: $371,005
Marco Rubio’s net worth is estimated to be around $371,005.
The Early Years
Rubio was born in Miami, Florida, the son of Cubans who immigrated to the United States prior to the rise of Fidel Castro, eventually becoming naturalized citizens themselves. He attended South Miami Senior High School, graduating in 1989. He then attended Tarkio College in Missouri for one year on a football scholarship from 1989 to 1990, before returning to Florida, enrolling at Santa Fe Community College, the University of Florida, where he obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science in 1993, and the University of Miami School of Law, obtaining his J.D. degree cum laude in 1996.
1998-2008
While studying law, Rubio interned for U.S. Representative Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, also working for Republican Senator Bob Dole’s 1996 presidential campaign. In 1998, two years after graduating law school, Rubio was elected to a seat as City Commissioner for West Miami. In early 2000, he moved on to the Florida House of Representatives. In 2002, he won re-election to a second full term unopposed. Spending almost nine years in the Florida House of Representatives, he also won re-elections in 2004 and 2006. By 2005, he rose to the position of speaker of the Florida House of Representatives, becoming the first Cuban American to rise to the position, being sworn in a year later, remaining in the position until 2008.
2009-2014
In 2009, Rubio announced his plan to run for the United States Senate, winning the Republican nomination and the general election in 2010. By 2012, he gained speculation as a possible Republican candidate for the 2012 presidential election, despite announcing having no interest in running for president or vice president in 2011.
2015-Present
In 2015, Rubio announced that he would campaign for the 2016 presidential election, eventually suspending his campaign. In mid-2016, Rubio he successfully ran for reelection to his Senate seat, after winning the Republican primary. By early 2017, Rubio announced plans to live as a “private citizen,” leading to speculation of him ending his political career.