Another Senior House Republican Will Retire as Midterm Exodus Grows

Representative Sam Graves, the chairman of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, said he would leave Congress after nearly three decades, the latest sign that the G.O.P. is bracing for big losses.

27 Mar, 16:35 — 28 Mar, 12:14

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The retirement of a senior committee chairman like Sam Graves can create a power vacuum and shift legislative priorities within the House. His departure, alongside others, could signal broader challenges for the Republican party in upcoming elections and influence the balance of power in Congress.

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Representative Sam Graves is retiring from Congress
Graves is a Republican from Missouri
He chairs the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
His retirement follows nearly three decades of service

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Sam Graves is 62 years old

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Graves has represented a solidly GOP and rural northern part of Missouri since 2001

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