US EditionRep. Jim Clyburn, 85, is running for an 18th term in Congress
Clyburn, 85, aims to extend his congressional influence as the last senior Democrat seeking reelection amid a wave of retirements, winning 2024 by over 20 points.
- Jim Clyburn announced he will run for an 18th term in the U.S. House, revealing the decision at an event with supporters at the South Carolina Democratic Party headquarters in Columbia.
- At 85, Clyburn would become the last member of the previous generation of House Democratic leadership still seeking reelection, following retirement announcements from Nancy Pelosi and Steny Hoyer.
- Clyburn served as the No. 3 Democrat in the House from 2007 to 2023 and was the highest-ranking African American in Congress during that period, stepping down as House Democratic whip in 2023 and later serving briefly as assistant leader.
- First elected to Congress in 1993, Clyburn has long been an influential figure in South Carolina Democratic politics, notably boosting Joe Biden’s 2020 presidential campaign with a key endorsement before the state’s Democratic primary.
35 Articles
35 Articles
James Clyburn, 85, Makes Decision on Reelection Run
James Clyburn isn't heading for the exits just yet. The 85-year-old South Carolina Democrat announced on Thursday that he'll seek an 18th term in the House, staking out a different path from other senior party figures who've opted to retire, and effectively challenging calls for new blood in Washington, per...
South Carolina Rep. James Clyburn wants 18th term in Congress as other longtime Democrats step aside
COLUMBIA, S.C. — U.S. Rep. Jim Clyburn put speculation that he may step back from Congress and formally kicked off his campaign for an 18th term representing the 6th Congressional District.
85-year-old Democrat to run for 18th term in Congress: ‘I am very well-equipped’
A longtime Democratic leader in Congress announced he is running for another term. Rep. James E. Clyburn (D-South Carolina) made the announcement in his home state at the South Carolina Democratic Party headquarters in Columbia, pledging to run a “very vigorous campaign.”
Democrat Jim Clyburn, 85, to run for 18th House term
Rep. Jim Clyburn (D-SC), the former No. 3 Democrat and one of the oldest members of Congress, announced he will run for reelection in 2026. “In a few minutes, I’m going to sign the paperwork that’s necessary in order to qualify for the Democratic nomination to run again,” Clyburn said Thursday at the South Carolina Democratic Party headquarters in Columbia. Clyburn said he believes he is “very well equipped and healthy enough” to seek another te…
At 85, Rep. James Clyburn is running again. Should he?
No one can question South Carolina Democratic Congressman James Clyburn’s historical significance, his civil rights bona fides, or his importance within his party as a former majority whip and longtime kingmaker. He announced today that he’s running again for Congress, looking to serve an 18th term. But at 85 years of age, he’s among the oldest Congressional Democrats, and in a party that’s seen eight members die in office since 2022, that raise…
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 53% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
