Brief
Sen. Chuck Grassley warns against a Democratic successor if he dies
The 93‑year‑old senator expressed his concerns during the GOP’s annual Reagan Dinner in West Des Moines.
By Felo News Desk · Published
At the GOP’s annual Reagan Dinner in West Des Moines on Friday, Iowa Republican Sen. Chuck Grassley, the oldest sitting U.S. senator, voiced his worry that a Democratic governor could appoint his successor if he were to die in office. Speaking at 93, Grassley said, “I don’t want a Democrat governor choosing my successor.” He added that he does not plan on dying in office but wants to avoid a Democratic appointment. Grassley, who celebrated his 93rd birthday on September 17, is serving his eighth term, which expires January 3, 2029. If he were to die in the next two years, the next governor of Iowa, elected this fall, would make a temporary appointment until the 2028 election. Polls show a competitive race for the governorship, with Democrat Rob Sand leading Republican Zach Lahn among registered voters, while a New York Times/Siena poll found the contest closer among likely voters.
Key facts
- Sen. Chuck Grassley said he does not want a Democratic governor to appoint his successor if he dies in office (news.yahoo.com)
- Grassley is 93 and serving his eighth Senate term, ending January 3, 2029 (news.yahoo.com)
- If he dies in the next two years, the next Iowa governor would appoint a temporary replacement until the 2028 election (news.yahoo.com)
- Polls show a competitive race for Iowa governor between Democrat Rob Sand and Republican Zach Lahn (news.yahoo.com)
Sources
- [1] news.yahoo.com — originally reported as “Chuck Grassley, oldest sitting US senator, laments dying in office under a Democratic governor”
