Picture from Gov. Kim Reynolds website
Gov. Kim Reynolds announced today (Tuesday) the resignation of Lt. Governor Adam Gregg, effective immediately. Gov. Reynolds appointed Gregg lieutenant governor in May 2017, when she succeeded former Gov. Terry Branstad. Reynolds and Gregg were elected for two terms in office in both 2018 and 2022. Gregg has resigned from his position, wanting to pursue a career that will allow him to focus more on his family. Gregg says, “It has been a great honor to serve alongside Gov. 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 Gov. Reynolds.” Reynolds released a similar statement, saying, “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. It comes as no surprise that he would choose to step down to prioritize his personal life. Adam is a devoted husband and father, and there is nothing more important to him than his family. Even as lieutenant governor, he has made time to coach his young son and daughter, be involved at their school, and [participate together in church activities. This most certainly is the right decision for Adam, and I wish him, Cari, and their children only the best.” Per the Iowa Code, the governor will make an appointment to fill a vacancy in the lieutenant governor’s office, who will serve for the balance of the unexpired term. Until an appointment is made later this fall, the president of the Senate will be next in line of succession.
