From Wall Street heirs to telecoms tycoons, at least half of major U.S. Senate candidates are millionaires—and some are worth upwards of $200 million

But for some candidates, the mounting costs of running for office may be less of a financial hurdle. At least half of the major candidates vying for a seat in the U.S. Senate have a household net worth of at least $1 million, according to aNew York Timesreviewof candidates who have filed financial disclosure forms.

At least seven candidates have net worths exceeding $10 million, and two senators seeking reelection, Sen.Mark Warner(D-Va.) and Sen.

Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.), have net worths soaring into nine figures,at about approximately $200 million each.

Their wealth stands in stark contrast to…