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US Rep. Wesley Bell wins a rematch in a Democratic primary against former U.S. Rep. Cori Bush
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Conservative talk radio host Chris Stigall has won a Missouri Republican primary to replace retiring longtime U.S. Rep. Sam Graves. Read More
Surface transportation bill approved by House committee
WASHINGTON — The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee advanced its sweeping five-year transportation reauthorization bill early Friday morning after adding on a White House-backed rail safety provision — a twist that could complicate the bill’s support on the floor. The vote to approve the measure was 62-2, overwhelmingly giving panel Chairman Sam Graves, R-Mo., and ranking member ... Read More
Missouri's 6th Congressional race ramps up following Rep. Sam Graves' retirement
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) After U.S. Representative Sam Graves (R-Tarkio) dropped out of Missouri's 6th Congressional District race, former podcast host Chris Stigall announced he's running to fill the seat hours after Graves announcement. The 6th District covers much of the northern portion of the state, including over 30 counties in the new 2025 congressional map. Read More
Republican Sam Graves, House transportation committee chief, to retire
Sam Graves, 62, has represented a solidly GOP and rural northern part of Missouri since 2001. Read More
US House transportation panel chair will not seek reelection
Veteran Republican U.S. lawmaker Sam Graves, who chairs the House of Representatives Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, said on Friday he will not seek reelection this year, joining more... -March 27, 2026 at 02:58 pm EDT - MarketScreener Read More
Sam Graves Bids Farewell: End of an Era in US Transportation Lawmaking
Veteran U.S. lawmaker Sam Graves, chair of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, announced he will not seek reelection. Graves has been pivotal in aviation safety legislation and a proposed highway spending plan. His exit contributes to over 50 House members not running in upcoming elections. Read More
Powerful Missouri Republican who leads House transportation committee joins wave of retirements
Republican Rep. Sam Graves of Missouri, chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, announced Friday that he won't seek reelection… Read More
GOP Rep. Sam Graves joins retirement wave setting Congress up for record turnover
Long-serving Missouri Republican Rep. Sam Graves has decided not to run for reelection. He said Friday in a social media post that he is “making room for the next generation” in Congress. Read More