Is Chris Christie A-List?
NoC
No — Chris Christie is currently ranked C tier — recognizable within their niche but with limited mainstream visibility.
Reached A-list in 2010
Elected NJ Governor
Lost A-list status in 2016
Dropped to B tier — Presidential Campaign Fails
Ranking Timeline
2002B$0.5M
US Attorney Appointment
Appointed US Attorney for New Jersey.
2010A▲$1M+$0.5M
Elected NJ Governor
Elected Governor of New Jersey.
2013A$2M+$1M
Re-elected NJ Governor
Wins re-election as NJ Governor.
2016B▼$3M+$1M
Presidential Campaign Fails
Suspends his presidential campaign.
2018C▼$4M+$1M
End of Governorship
Leaves office as Governor of New Jersey.
2024C$4.5M+$0.5M
Another Presidential Campaign
Runs again for president, but withdraws.
2026C$5M+$0.5M
Political Commentator
Continues as a political commentator.
Last updated: February 25, 2026