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Rep. Sam Graves Announces Retirement, Cites Generational Shift

3/28/2026

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Rep. Sam Graves (R-Mo.), a 13-term Republican and chair of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, announced his retirement effective January.
Graves cited the need to make room for the next generation as the reason for departure.
He participated in transportation debates, including oversight of Boeing's 737 Max crashes and air safety regulations.
Despite the exit, a Republican majority in his northwest Missouri district is expected to remain intact.

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Rep. Sam Graves (R-Mo.), a 13-term Republican and chair of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, announced his retirement effective January.
Graves cited the need to make room for the next generation as the reason for departure.
He participated in transportation debates, including oversight of Boeing's 737 Max crashes and air safety regulations.
Despite the exit, a Republican majority in his northwest Missouri district is expected to remain intact.