An American diplomat, Nikki Haley, who’s best known as the former Governor of South Carolina, is making headlines after she joined the race for 2024 republican presidential nominations, know about her husband, parents and net worth
For those who are unversed, let us tell you, Haley has previously served as the ambassador of the United Nations during former President Donald Trump’s administration.
After learning about her nominations for the 2024 presidential race, social media users are going wild as they want to know more about the First female governor of South Carolina. So, here’s all the details that one needs to know about.
Who is Nikki Haley set to run for US president in 2024, her biography, age, husband, parents, children, nationality, net worth in 2023
It's time for a new generation to lead. pic.twitter.com/vDG8eWtUpC
— Nikki Haley (@NikkiHaley) January 28, 2023
Who’s Nikki Haley?
If you’re unfamiliar with the politician, let us tell you, Nikki whose real name is Nimrata Nikki Randhawa, was born in Bamberg, South Carolina, U.S. on January 20, 1972 to Indian Punjabi sikh parents.
Her father, Ajit Singh Randhawa, who was formerly a professor at Punjab Agricultural University along with her mother, Raj Kaur Randhawa, who received a degree in law, from the University of Delhi immigrated to the US from Amritsar, Punjab, India.
As per reports, Nikki completed an accounting degree from Clemson University and later joined her family’s clothing business prior to serving as treasurer and president of National association of women business owners.
In 2004, Hayley was first elected to the South Carolina house of representatives. After selection, she served the position for 3 terms. During her third term, in 2010, she was elected as the governor and later in 2014 she won re-election for the position.
Nikki, who in 2017 became the first Indian American in a presidential cabinet, is married to Michael Haley, who’s a commissioned officer in South Carolina Army National guard.
Michael served as the First Gentleman of South Carolina from 2011 to 2017. He is the first man to hold the position.
The duo met in 1989 as undergraduate students at Clemson University. The two tied the knot in 1996 in two ceremonies, a Sikh ceremony and a ceremony at St. Andrew’s by-the-Sea, the Methodist church in Hilton Head.
The couple shared two children, a daughter Rena and son Nalin.
Net worth
If you’re wondering about the net worth of the 51-year-old politician, let us tell you, as per a report by Celebrity Net Worth portal, Haley’s worth is estimated to be somewhat around $2 million.
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