Elijah Cummings (Born In 1951) – $1.3 Million
At the time of his death in 2019, Elijah Cummings had a net worth of $1.3 million. He was extremely dedicated to his job and held his position as a representative for Maryland’s 7th congressional district until his passing.
He advocated for the legalization of marijuana and taxing it the same as alcohol. His massive net worth comes from his political career, his appearances in the media and his books. One of his books titled “We’re Better Than This: My Fight for the Future of Our Democracy” was published in 2020 after his death.
