What is Eric Cantor's Net Worth?
Eric Cantor, an influential American politician, holds a net worth of $4.5 million. Born Eric Ivan Cantor on June 6, 1963, in Richmond, Virginia, he has represented Virginia's 7th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives. Cantor commenced his political journey at George Washington University, working as an intern for House Republican Tom Bliley of Virginia and serving as Bliley's driver during the 1982 campaign.
Cantor obtained his B.A. in 1985, followed by a J.D. from William & Mary Law School in 1988, and then an M.S. in Real Estate Development from Columbia University in 1989. Before fully committing to politics, Cantor spent a decade in his father’s business, focusing on legal work and real estate development.
Political Career
Eric Cantor entered politics in 1992, serving in the Virginia House of Delegates until 2001. Upon joining the U.S. House of Representatives, he quickly climbed the ranks within the Party. In 2002, Roy Blunt appointed Cantor as Chief Deputy Republican Whip, the highest position in the Republican caucus. Cantor later served as House Minority Whip from 2009 to 2011 and became House Majority Leader when the 112th Congress convened on January 3, 2011.
Remarkably, Cantor is the highest-ranking Jewish member in Congress history and, as of now, the sole Jewish Republican in Congress.
