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James
E. Jim Clyburn

Jim Clyburn is the Democratic U.S. Representative for South Carolina's 6th Congressional District, serving since 1993.

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Background

James E. "Jim" Clyburn is the U.S. Representative for South Carolina's 6th Congressional District, a seat he has held since 1993. [12(https://clyburn.house.gov/biography/)] Born and raised in Sumter, South Carolina, he graduated from Mather Academy in Camden and earned his degree from South Carolina State College (now South Carolina State University) in 1961. [3(https://www.nps.gov/features/malu/feat0002/wof/James_Clyburn.htm), 12(https://clyburn.house.gov/biography/)]

Before entering Congress, Clyburn worked as a public-school teacher in Charleston, an employment counselor, and director of two youth and community-development programs. He served on Governor John C. West's staff and went on to serve as South Carolina Human Affairs Commissioner from 1974 until retiring from state government in 1992. [1(https://clyburnforcongress.com/about/), 12(https://clyburn.house.gov/biography/)]

First elected to Congress in 1992, Clyburn is a Democrat representing South Carolina's 6th Congressional District. He is listed by LegiStorm as a Democrat currently in office. [6(https://www.legistorm.com/person/bio/51325/James_Enos_Clyburn.html), 4(https://clyburnforcongress.com/)] He is seeking re-election in the November 3, 2026, general election for that seat. [4(https://clyburnforcongress.com/), 9(https://theballotbrief.com/zip/29927)]

At a glance

Party
Democratic · Incumbent
Running for
U.S. House · District 6, South Carolina
Election
Nov 3, 2026
Current office
U.S. Representative, South Carolina's 6th Congressional District
Website
clyburnforcongress.com(opens in a new tab)

Where they stand

Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.

Timeline

  1. Date unknown
    news
    Clyburn calls for expanding Supreme Court to 'a baker's dozen' on Meet the Press

    On NBC's Meet the Press in August, Clyburn stated 'Thirteen is a pretty good number. A baker's dozen would be a good number to have on the court,' referring to expanding the Supreme Court. The remarks drew renewed attention in September as part of his public messaging.

    South Carolina Midterm Elections 2026 · Sep 25, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  2. Oct 10
    news
    Clyburn campaigns in Chapel Hill, NC, calling November election 'the most consequential of our lifetimes'

    At a Democratic gathering in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, Clyburn urged supporters to vote in November. The News & Observer reported him saying the election was 'the most consequential of our lifetimes.'

    SC congressman tells Triangle Dems: ‘Don't let that one vote be you' in November · Oct 10, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  3. Oct 8
    endorsement
    Charleston City Paper editorial board endorses Clyburn for re-election

    The Charleston City Paper recommended Clyburn for re-election in an editorial published October 8, 2026.

    American politician says he doesn't know what ChatGPT ... · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  4. Sep 27
    poll
    Race model estimates Clyburn holds 23.6-point advantage in SC-06; no public poll available

    A race analysis published September 27 noted no 2026 public poll had been released for SC-06. Using prior election results, the model estimated a 23.6-point Clyburn advantage. A separate forecast also listed Clyburn as heavily favored.

    Democrats Need Black Voters. Are They Investing Like It? · Sep 28, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  5. Jun 30
    news
    FEC fundraising figures show Clyburn with $1.6M cash on hand through June 30

    FEC figures through June 30 listed Clyburn's campaign at $1.2 million raised, $1.4 million spent, and $1.6 million cash on hand for the SC-06 race.

    South Carolina 2026 Elections: Senate & House Races, Voting Dates · Sep 30, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  6. Jun 9
    filing
    Clyburn wins Democratic primary, advances to November general election

    South Carolina held its congressional primaries. Clyburn emerged as the Democratic candidate for the November general election in SC-06, though specific vote totals or margins were not reported in available sources.

    South Carolina's 6th Congressional District 2026: Clyburn vs. Peterson | ChamberLight · Sep 28, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  7. May 26
    news
    South Carolina Senate blocks redistricting map targeting Clyburn's SC-06 seat

    The South Carolina Senate blocked a proposed congressional map that would have substantially changed the 6th District and made Clyburn's seat more competitive for Republicans. The current district boundaries remained in place.

    Our view: Andrews, Lacore, Clyburn deserve your vote Nov. 3 · Oct 8, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Endorsements

  • Congressional Black Caucus PAC organization
    CBC PAC site lists Rep. James E. Clyburn as a candidate it supports; no endorsement date given. cbcpac.org
  • Planned Parenthood Action Fund organization
    Listed as endorsing Clyburn for SC-06 on its 2026 endorsed-candidates page; no specific endorsement date given. plannedparenthoodaction.org
  • AIPAC PAC organization
    Listed among Clyburn's endorsers per iVoterGuide profile; no dated announcement from the organization was found. ivoterguide.com
  • Newtown Action Alliance organization
    Listed among Clyburn's endorsers per iVoterGuide profile; no dated announcement from the organization was found. ivoterguide.com
  • Humane Society Legislative Fund organization
    Listed among Clyburn's endorsers per iVoterGuide profile; no dated announcement from the organization was found. ivoterguide.com
  • GIFFORDS PAC organization
    Listed as endorsing Clyburn; a campaign-endorsement tracker dates the listing to September 3, 2026. The GIFFORDS endorsements page does not show a Clyburn-specific date in its accessible listing. giffords.org · Sep 3, 2026
  • Human Rights Campaign PAC (HRC PAC) organization
    HRC PAC included Clyburn among a slate of pro-equality candidates endorsed for key competitive U.S. House districts. hrc.org · Jun 24, 2026
  • Charleston City Paper editorial board newspaper
    The paper endorsed Clyburn in the Democratic primary for South Carolina's 6th Congressional District. charlestoncitypaper.com · Jun 8, 2026
  • American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) union
    AFGE announced its endorsement of Clyburn for reelection as the largest federal employee union. afge.org · May 27, 2026

Campaign finance

Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.

Raised
$1.23M
Spent
$1.43M
Cash on hand
$1.63M

As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H2SC02042(opens in a new tab)

Sources 20

  1. [1] SC congressman tells Triangle Dems: ‘Don't let that one vote be you' in November(opens in a new tab) Oct 10, 2026
  2. [2] 2026 Planned Parenthood Action Fund Endorsed Candidates(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
  3. [3] Our view: Andrews, Lacore, Clyburn deserve your vote Nov. 3(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
  4. [4] American politician says he doesn't know what ChatGPT ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
  5. [5] South Carolina 2026 Elections: Senate & House Races, Voting Dates(opens in a new tab) Sep 30, 2026
  6. [6] Democrats Need Black Voters. Are They Investing Like It?(opens in a new tab) Sep 28, 2026
  7. [7] South Carolina's 6th Congressional District 2026: Clyburn vs. Peterson | ChamberLight(opens in a new tab) Sep 28, 2026
  8. [8] CBC MEMBERS — Congressional Black Caucus PAC(opens in a new tab) Sep 27, 2026
  9. [9] South Carolina Midterm Elections 2026(opens in a new tab) Sep 25, 2026
  10. [10] James E. "Jim" Clyburn iVoterGuide Profile - iVoterGuide(opens in a new tab) Sep 17, 2026
  11. [11] Human Rights Campaign Endorses a Slate of Pro-Equality ...(opens in a new tab) Jun 24, 2026
  12. [12] Editorial recap: The City Paper's 2026 primary endorsements(opens in a new tab) Jun 8, 2026
  13. [13] Endorsements - Giffords Law Center(opens in a new tab) Jun 8, 2026
  14. [14] Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses Rep. Jim Clyburn for ...(opens in a new tab) May 27, 2026
  15. [15] Clyburn Statement on Supreme Court Ruling on Louisiana ...(opens in a new tab) Apr 29, 2026
  16. [16] Clyburn Statement on Iran War Powers Resolution Vote(opens in a new tab) Mar 5, 2026
  17. [17] Trump's Actions to Start 2026—And How I'll Keep Pushing Back(opens in a new tab) Jan 13, 2026
  18. [18] Clyburn, Thompson Joined By Leader Jeffries To Reintroduce ...(opens in a new tab) Jun 16, 2025
  19. [19] Congressman Clyburn Statement on EPA Final Clean Power Plan ...(opens in a new tab) Aug 3, 2015
  20. [20] Clyburn Statement of GOP's No Jobs Agenda - Congressman James E. Clyburn(opens in a new tab) Feb 11, 2011
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