Justin Amash
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Departure from the Republican Party
Following his vocal criticism of President Trump and his positions on constitutional governance, Amash left the Republican Party in July 2019 and began identifying as an independent. Later, he aligned with the Libertarian Party, becoming the first Libertarian member of Congress in April 2020. Though briefly exploring a presidential candidacy for the Libertarian ticket in 2020, Amash ultimately decided against running.
Quick Facts
- Birth Date
- 18 Apr, 1980
- Age
- 40 yrs
- Occupations
- Politician
Lawyer
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- Citizenship
- United States of America
- Birth Place
- Grand Rapids
- Gender
- Male
- Description
- Michigan politician
- Net Worth 2021
- 4.3 million
People Mentioned in This Biography
Personal Life
Justin Amash is married to Kara Amash, a former elementary school teacher and alumna of Calvin College. The couple resides in Cascade Charter Township, Michigan, and has three children.
Social Media Presence
Amash maintains an active presence on social media platforms. He has approximately 132,000 followers on Facebook and 362,000 on Twitter, where he regularly shares views on constitutional law, civil liberties, and U.S. politics.
Net Worth
According to data published by OpenSecrets.org, Justin Amash's estimated net worth in 2016 was $3,756,511. His financial disclosures reflect holdings in a variety of assets, including private business investments and real estate, consistent with his professional background in law and business.
