Missouri U.S. Rep. Sam Graves to retire, igniting race for open GOP seat

By: Jason Hancock

Outlets: Missouri Independent

Published: March 27, 2026

Words: 829

Last Updated: 4 months ago

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U.S. Rep. Sam Graves is abandoning his run for a 14th term in Congress and will retire, the Northwest Missouri Republican told the Wall Street Journal.

Graves, 62, has represented Missouri’s 6th District since 2001 and is now among a growing number of House members stepping aside ahead of the 2026 midterms.

“I think it is time for me to step down,” Graves told the Journal’s Olivia Beavers. “I filed for re-election, and …

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