Jefferson Beauregard Sessions III was born on the 24th December 1946, in Selma, Alabama USA, of part British descent, and is a lawyer and a politician, who is probably best recognized for being not only the 84th and current Attorney General of the United States, but also as a former United States Senator from Alabama. His career has been active since the mid-1970s.
So, have you ever wondered how rich Jeff Sessions is, as of early 2018? According to authoritative sources, it has been estimated that the total size of Jeff’s net worth is over $7.5 million, accumulated through his successful involvement in the politics.
Jeff Sessions Net Worth $7.5 Million
Jeff Sessions spent his childhood in Hybart, Alabama, where he was raised by his father, Jefferson Beauregard Sessions, Jr., who was the owner of a general store, and his mother, Abbie Powe. He was educated at Wilcox County High School, and concurrently while there he joined the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) in 1964, earning the Distinguished Eagle Scout Award. Upon matriculation, he enrolled into Huntingdon College in Montgomery, graduating with a BA degree in 1969. As a student, Jeff became active in the Young Republicans organization, and served in the position of Student Body President. Afterwards, he continued his education at the University of Alabama School of Law, from which he graduated with a J.D. degree in 1973.
Speaking about Jeff’s political career, it began officially in 1975, when he was hired as an Assistant US Attorney in the Office of the US Attorney for the Southern District of Alabama. In 1981, he was nominated to serve as the US Attorney for the foresaid district by President Ronald Reagan, and was confirmed by the Senate, so he spent the following 12 years in that position, adding a considerable amount to his net worth. However, he resigned from the position in 1993.
Two years after his resignation, Jeff was chosen to serve as the 44th Attorney General for the state of Alabama, staying there until 1997, when he won the general election for the US Senate, defeating Roger Bedford with 53% of votes and becoming the US Senator from Alabama, adding a steady amount to his net worth. At the same time, he was chosen to serve as the Republican member on the Senate Budget Committee, as well as a senior member of the Armed Services Committee. Moreover, he was also a part of the Environment and Public Works Committee.
To speak further about his career, Jeff began working as a major policy adviser for Donald Trump’s presidential campaign in 2016. Most recently, he won the election for the position of the 84th Attorney General of the United States with 52%, so his net worth is certainly still rising. One of his early decisions was to recluse himself from the investigation into possible collusion of foreign powers in the 2016 US Presidential election, as he had been involved in the campaign.
When it comes to speak about his personal life, Jeff Sessions’ has been married to Mary Blackshear since 1969; the couple has three children and now six grandchildren. Their family is known for being a part of the United Methodist Church, where Jeff spends his spare time as a Sunday school teacher.
