In the ranks of wealthy politicians in the United States, a Michiana congressman is near the top of the list, according to our reporting partners at WSJM.

Political website thehill.com recently ranked Congressman Fred Upton number 36 on the list of the 50 wealthiest lawmakers in Washington.

The St. Joe Republican's net worth is estimated at about $7.7 million, with about $1 million in Whirlpool stock.

Tops on the list of richest lawmakers, one-time presidential candidate Sen. John Kerry.