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From the Daily Caller: Republican Iowa Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg has resigned from his position effective Tuesday.
Republican Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds issued a statement Tuesday announcing that Gregg was stepping down.
‘Adam has been a tremendous partner and an important part of my team over the last seven years, and I greatly appreciate his service to Iowans,” Reynolds said. “It comes as no surprise that he would choose to step down to prioritize his personal life. … This most certainly is the right decision for Adam, and I wish him, Cari, and their children only the best.’
Gregg was appointed acting lieutenant governor by Reynolds in May 2017 when she took over for former Republican Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad, who resigned the office to become U.S. Ambassador to China. Reynolds and Gregg won elections in 2018 and 2022.
In the press release from Gov. Reynolds’ office on Wednesday, Gregg shared the following statement:
“It has been a great honor to serve alongside Governor Reynolds for seven years. I have enormous respect for her and her leadership, and she will always be one of the most important mentors in my life. I don’t have the words to express the profound gratitude I feel toward Governor Reynolds.
“However, as Scripture reminds us, for everything there is a season, and there is a time to every purpose under heaven. I feel my time in public service must come to a close. This season of my life needs to be focused on my family. My kids are growing up too fast, and statewide elected offices force me to miss more of their lives than I can accept. While difficult, the decision to resign from this role allows me to honor my most important commitment – my family.”
Gregg’s resignation is effective today, September 3, 2024, Reynolds announced.
Under Iowa Code, the governor makes an appointment to fill a vacancy in the office of the lieutenant governor, and the appointee serves for the balance of the unexpired term. Until Gov. Reynolds makes an appointment later this fall, the president of the Senate will be next in line of succession, the press release explained.
Statement from Dallas County Republicans
Dallas County Republicans extend our most sincere gratitude and admiration for Lieutenant Governor Adam Gregg. His dedication in years of service in Iowa has been a role model for us all.
In particular, Adam, as a Dallas County resident,… pic.twitter.com/qW6N5lRBRW
— Dallas County GOP 🇺🇸 🐘 (@dcgopia) September 4, 2024
Our official statement on the resignation of Lt Gov. Adam Gregg #youngrepublicans #iowa #iowalegis pic.twitter.com/iohVs4ZBBP
— Iowa Young Republicans 🇺🇸 🐘 (@YoungIowaGOP) September 3, 2024
We want to thank Adam Gregg for his 7 years of service as our Lt. Governor and wish him the best in his future endeavors. https://t.co/riwTpjsO5Q
— Black Hawk County Republicans (@BHCRepublicans) September 4, 2024
Governor Announces He’s Stepping Down https://t.co/ciWV98gF9r
— Daily Caller (@DailyCaller) September 4, 2024
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