Rep. Sam Graves Announces Retirement from Congress After 13 Terms

Congressional Retirement of Rep. Sam Graves·March 27 – March 27, 2026

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Rep. Sam Graves Announces Retirement from Congress After 13 Terms

Representative Sam Graves (R-MO) announced he will retire from Congress at the end of his current term after 26 years of service. As the Chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Graves is a senior Republican leader who had previously planned to run for reelection in Missouri's 6th District. He has now withdrawn his candidacy, joining a growing wave of retirements among House members. Graves first entered Congress in 2001 and has served 13 terms. His departure adds to the list of senior House Republicans leaving office before the upcoming midterm elections. He will officially step down in January 2027.

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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

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Sam Graves pulls reelection plans, will retire from Congress

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

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Exclusive | Powerful House Republican Joins Retirement Wave

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