Rep. Sam Graves announces retirement from Congress after withdrawing 2026 reelection plans
Rep. Sam Graves (R-MO), chairman of the House Transportation Committee, announced he will not seek reelection in 2026 and will retire from Congress at the end of his current term. The 62-year-old congressman, who has served since 2001, had previously filed paperwork to run for a 14th term but reversed course this week. His retirement creates an open seat in Missouri's heavily Republican 6th District.
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