Is Greg Abbott A-List?
NoB
No — Greg Abbott is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
Reached A-list in 2014
Elected Governor of Texas
Lost A-list status in 2018
Dropped to B tier — Re-elected Governor
Ranking Timeline
1996C$0.5M
Texas Supreme Court Justice
Appointed to Texas Supreme Court.
2002B▲$2M+$1.5M
Attorney General of Texas
Elected Attorney General.
2006B$5M+$3M
Re-elected Attorney General
Re-elected, consolidating power.
2010B$8M+$3M
Again Re-elected Attorney General
Another Re-election
2014A▲$15M+$7M
Elected Governor of Texas
Elected Governor, marking peak political achievement.
2018B▼$25M+$10M
Re-elected Governor
Wins re-election as Governor.
2022B$28M+$3M
Wins third term as Governor
Secures a third term as Governor
2026B$30M+$2M
Governor of Texas
Longest-serving incumbent governor in US.
Last updated: February 25, 2026