'Time to pass the torch': Longtime Missouri Congressman Sam Graves announces retirement

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Source: KMBC

U.S. Rep. Sam Graves, R-Mo., announced Friday that 2026 will be his last year in the House of Representatives.

Graves, a lifelong resident of Missouri's Sixth District and chair of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2000.

But after nearly three decades, he has decided to leave his position as U.S. representative.

"After considerable reflection, 2026 will be my final year in Congress," Graves said in a statement. "This wasn't an easy decision, but it's the right one. I believe in making room for the next generation. It's time to pass the torch and allow a new guard of conservative leaders to step forward and chart a path forward for Missourians."

Read more: https://www.kmbc.com/article/missouri-republican-congressman-sam-graves-retirement/70866483

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1. Good riddance to that smug, smarmy piece of shit.

I'm sure whoever replaces him will be even more despicable

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2. "I've done more than my share of damage. Time to pass the torch to a new numbnutz."

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