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Lindsey Graham's net worth was far below most members of Congress
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Key Points:
- Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, who served in Congress for 31 years, died with a net worth estimated between $600,000 and $2.2 million, placing him 294th in wealth among 535 voting members of Congress.
- Graham's net worth of approximately $1.4 million is modest compared to many Washington colleagues and aligns with the average net worth for individuals aged 65 to 74.
- Unlike some members of Congress, Graham's assets were primarily in mutual funds and government bonds, avoiding criticism related to stock trading and insider information.
- Graham rose from humble beginnings in a mobile home in South Carolina and was the first in his family to attend university, later serving as an Air Force veteran and long-term senator.
- He died at age 71 following a brief illness after a trip to Ukraine, with preliminary medical findings citing a ruptured aorta caused by chronic heart disease.
