From Wall Street heirs to telecoms tycoons, at least half of major U.S. Senate candidates are millionaires—and some are worth upwards of $200 million

At least half of major U.S. Senate candidates are millionaires, with some—including Democrats' Mark Warner and Republican Pete Ricketts—worth upwards of $200 million, according to a new analysis of candidate finances. The findings highlight the growing wealth gap between lawmakers and the constituents they represent, even as millions of Americans struggle to make ends meet. Warner and Ricketts exemplify a candidate pool that spans Wall Street heirs and telecoms tycoons, underscoring how personal fortunes remain a defining feature of Senate races. The disclosure data offers voters and watchdog groups a window into candidates' financial interests ahead of the election. Watch for updated financial disclosures and whether candidates' wealth becomes a campaign issue in contested races.