Is Tim Kaine A-List?
NoB
No — Tim Kaine is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
Reached A-list in 2006
Elected Governor of Virginia
Lost A-list status in 2013
Dropped to B tier — Elected to U.S. Senate
Ranking Timeline
1998C$0.1M
Elected Mayor of Richmond
Gains local political experience and visibility.
2002B▲$0.3M+$0.19999999999999998M
Lieutenant Governor of Virginia
Moves to state-level politics.
2006A▲$0.5M+$0.2M
Elected Governor of Virginia
Becomes governor.
2013B▼$1M+$0.5M
Elected to U.S. Senate
Enters national politics as a Senator.
2016A▲$2M+$1M
VP Nominee with Hillary Clinton
Gains national attention as VP nominee.
2020B▼$2.5M+$0.5M
Re-elected to U.S. Senate
Continues to serve in the Senate.
2026B$3M+$0.5M
Continues Senate Career
Remains a prominent voice in the Democratic Party.
Last updated: February 23, 2026