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Congressional Retirement of Rep. Sam Graves

March 27 – March 27, 2026

Where Things Stand

Representative Sam Graves is retiring from Congress after serving 13 terms representing Missouri. As the Chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, his departure creates a major leadership opening for oversight of national roads and bridges. He will leave office in January 2027 at the end of his current term.

Key Statements

TThe New York Times

Representative Sam Graves (R-MO), Chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, announces he will retire in January after serving 13 terms in Congress.

This article confirms his specific leadership role and the exact timing of his retirement.

TThe Hill

House Transportation Committee Chairman Sam Graves (R-Mo.) announces he will retire from Congress at the end of his term, ending a 26-year career in the House.

This source provides the total length of his career in the House of Representatives.

News

Another Senior House Republican Will Retire as Midterm Exodus Grows

nytimes.com logoThe New York TimesCenter Left

Sam Graves pulls reelection plans, will retire from Congress

thehill.com logoThe HillCenter

13-term GOP Rep. Sam Graves bows out of reelection campaign

washingtontimes.com logoWashington TimesCenter Right

Exclusive | Powerful House Republican Joins Retirement Wave

wsj.com logoThe Wall Street JournalCenter

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