If Grassley were to win the seat, the 93 year old Republican would be 101 by the conclusion of his term in 2034, potentially making him the first person to serve in the Senate at age 100. He currently serves as President pro tempore, which places him third in line for the presidency.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Grassley Rejects 2028 Filing Reports to Postpone Re-election Decision
US Politics7 days ago
The U.S. senator from Iowa told reporters on Tuesday that he has not yet committed to a campaign for another term and will wait until next year to announce his decision. Speaking at an event in Cedar Falls, Grassley denied reports that he had already submitted paperwork to the Federal Election Commission to seek re-election in 2028.
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