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South Carolina · 2026 United States general election · November 3

U.S. House · District 6

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James E. Jim Clyburn Democratic · Incumbent Jim Clyburn is the Democratic U.S. Representative for South Carolina's 6th Congressional District, serving since 1993. Full profile → John Peterson Republican Republican challenger to Rep. Jim Clyburn in South Carolina's 6th Congressional District (2026) Full profile →

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IssueJames E. Jim Clyburn
Democratic
John Peterson
Republican
Economy & jobsno sourced position Supports fiscal conservatism, spending cuts, and reducing national debt
Housingno sourced position no sourced position
Health careno sourced position no sourced position
Immigrationno sourced position no sourced position
Abortion & reproductive rightsno sourced position no sourced position
Educationno sourced position no sourced position
Climate & energySupports reducing carbon emissions and clean energy including nuclear no sourced position
Crime & public safetySupports law enforcement funding; opposes cuts that reduce public safety Supports tough-on-crime legislation protecting law-abiding citizens
Taxes & budgetOpposes tax cuts for the wealthy; supports relief for working people Supports fiscally conservative spending cuts to reduce national debt
GunsSupports expanded background checks and closing the Charleston loophole no sourced position
Democracy & electionsStrongly supports voting rights, election security, and anti-gerrymandering Supports voter ID requirements for elections
Foreign policy & defenseSupports congressional war powers; opposed unauthorized military action against Iran Supports Trump agenda; favors America-first foreign policy

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