How tall is he? How much does he earn? Interesting facts

The 2024 presidential election is just around the corner, which means it's Steve Kornacki's time to shine.

As Americans across the country await election results in what is expected to be a tight race between Democratic nominee and Vice President Kamala Harris and former Republican President Donald Trump, the Internet's favorite political correspondent has returned to screens to analyze the polls .

Kornacki, the national political correspondent for NBC News and MSNBC, rose to fame for his nonstop social media coverage during the 2020 presidential election. His work earned him a few nicknames, more followers, and a nice raise.

As the ballot counting continues and Kornacki graces our screens, here are some facts you should know about the popular political analyst.

Where is Steve Kornacki from?

Kornacki is from Groton, Massachusetts. He attended Groton-Dunstable Regional High School and Boston University, where he earned a degree in film and television after originally studying journalism.

What is Steve Kornacki's political party?

While Kornacki spends his days analyzing both the Democratic and Republican parties, his own political loyalties are unclear.

How much does Steve Kornacki make?

The political journalist and data analyst received a salary increase after the 2020 presidential election.

According to the Los Angeles Times, Kornacki received a “four-year, multimillion-dollar contract in 2021 that will keep him employed by NBC Sports and its entertainment division in addition to NBC News.”

While the exact amount of his salary is unclear, based on his recent contract, it can be assumed that he earns at least $500,000 per year.

How tall is Steve Kornacki?

According to Out Magazine, an LGBTQ+ news, fashion, entertainment and lifestyle magazine, Kornacki is 6 feet tall.

Steve Kornacki's age and star sign

Kronacki was born on August 22, 1979. He's 45 and a Leo.

How did Kornacki become famous?

Kornacki became something of an internet star during the 2020 presidential election with his wall-to-wall election coverage as vote counting took days in key battleground states. During that time, the trusted journalist provided updates and data analysis as the numbers came in, easing some voters' election anxiety.

Throughout the election, it seemed like Kornacki never left the screen, with social media users and celebrities praising him for his involvement. Specifically, comedian and former “SNL” cast member Leslie Jones, who posted her reaction to Kornacki pulling out a calculator during the 2020 election.

Despite his growing popularity, the MSNBC correspondent has had a long career in political journalism. He began his career in 2002 as a reporter for a local news website in New Jersey. He then began writing for Salon magazine in 2010 and was later named the website's politics editor.

From there, he moved to MSNBC in 2013 and hosted several shows, including the 4 p.m. show of MSNBC Live, the Monday edition of “MTP Daily” and weekend mornings “Up with Steve Kornacki.” He also co-hosted the MSNBC show “The Cycle.”

Kornacki now serves as national political correspondent for NBC News and MSNBC.

Why is he called the “card father” of political reporting?

The NBC News and MSNBC political correspondent earned the nicknames “Map Daddy” and “Chart Throb” thanks to internet and social media users during his around-the-clock analysis of the 2020 presidential election.

He is an author

The journalist became a published author in 2018 with his book “The Red and the Blue: The 1990s and the Birth of Political Tribalism,” which covers the fragmentation of politics following Bill Clinton's presidency in the '90s.

He came out as gay in a 2011 essay

In 2011, Kornacki came out as gay in a moving essay for Salon titled “The Coming Out Story I Never Thought I'd Write.”

“I've read stories from people who say they always knew they were same-sex attracted, or that they found out at a young age. I'm not one of them,” Korancki began his essay, before explaining how he denied his sexuality for most of his life until a relationship with a man pushed him to be vulnerable and eventually come out publicly.

Kornacki also expressed his opinion to his parents by showing them the article before it was published.