Iowa Lieutenant Governor Adam Gregg, a Republican, resigned from his position effective Tuesday.
Republican Governor of Iowa Kim Reynolds statement On Tuesday, Gregg announced he was stepping down.
“Adam has been a great partner and valued member of my team over the past seven years, and I am deeply grateful for his contributions to the people of Iowa,” Reynolds said. “I am not surprised that he has chosen to step down to prioritize his personal life. … This is certainly the right decision for Adam, and I wish him, Kali and their children all the best.” (Related: Republican Governor Kim Reynolds signs bill allowing state and local authorities to arrest illegal immigrants)
Iowa Lt. Governor Adam Gregg speaks during the 2024 Iowa Republican Legislative Breakfast in Des Moines, Iowa, on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024. The Iowa Department of Taxation (DOR) announced on Jan. 2 that SF565 changed the DOR's settlement and abatement authority for personal income, corporate income, trust income, sales and use tax, property tax and excise tax, effective Jan. 1. Photo by Rachel Mumy/Bloomberg via Getty Images
Gregg was appointed acting lieutenant governor by Reynolds in May 2017 to replace former Iowa Republican Gov. Terry Branstad, who resigned to become U.S. ambassador to China. Reynolds and Gregg won elections in 2018 and 2022.
“It has been a great honor to serve alongside Governor Reynolds for seven years. I have a tremendous amount of respect for her and her leadership, and she will always be one of the most important mentors in my life,” said Lt. Governor Gregg. According to KTIV4. (Related story: 'Give us flexibility': Iowa governor rejects Biden administration's handling of summer food assistance program for children)
Gregg cited his need to focus on his family as the reason for his resignation. According to the media, he said, “As the Bible reminds us, there is a time for everything, and a time for every purpose under heaven. I feel that my time as a public servant must come to an end. At this stage in my life, I need to focus on my family,” he continued. “My children are growing up too quickly, and serving in statewide office would force me to miss out on an unacceptable amount of time in their lives. While difficult, my decision to step down from this position will allow me to honor my most important responsibility: my family.”
The Governor force As required by Iowa law, a successor will be appointed to serve the remainder of Gregg's term. In the meantime, Iowa Republican Sen. Amy Sinclair, who serves as president of the Iowa Senate, is a candidate to replace him.
