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Jim Clyburn

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Democrat

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Jim Clyburn

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SC-06 Democratic nominee?

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JUN 10, 2026

Primary Election

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Overview

Current roleU.S. Representative

PartyDemocratic

Political ideologyProgressive Democrat

Age85 years old (Jul 21, 1940)

GenderMale

LocationSouth Carolina

BackgroundU.S. Representative

EducationB.A., South Carolina State University (1961)

Notable personal detailsJames Enos (Jim) Clyburn is a U.S. Representative for South Carolina’s 6th Congressional District, serving in the House since 1993. He previously served as House Majority Whip (2007–2010; 2019–2022) and as Assistant Democratic Leader (2011–2018; 2023–March 2024), and he chairs the Democratic Faith Working Group. Before Congress, he worked as a public-school teacher and held senior roles in South Carolina state government, including as the state’s Human Affairs Commissioner (1974–1992).

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Positions

LiberalConservative

Economy & Taxes

Supports reversing the 2017 Republican tax law and expanding tax credits and relief for working families (including Earned Income Tax Credit and the Child Tax Credit) while opposing large tax cuts for the wealthy and corporations that reduce funding for social programs. Advocates using the tax code to provide relief to low- and middle-income families and to protect funding for Social Security, Medicare, and other priorities.

Healthcare

Supports the Affordable Care Act and opposes repeal, calling for building on the law to expand access and protect patients. Has sponsored legislation to expand community health centers and emphasizes preserving and extending government-backed coverage and protections.

Immigration & Border

Supports immigration reform that combines protection for asylum seekers and humane treatment with practical border security and enforcement measures. Advocates for pathways to legal status and opposes harsh family-separation policies, while also stressing the need to secure ports of entry and support enforcement capacity. Positions emphasize reform framed around justice and mercy rather than maximalist restrictionist proposals.

Abortion & Reproductive Rights

Supports legal abortion access while expressing opposition to certain procedures such as partial-birth abortion; has generally received high ratings from pro-choice organizations. Has defended Democratic incumbents with more conservative abortion views at times and made comments downplaying the immediate impact of the Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision.

Climate & Energy

Supports investment in clean energy and climate-related infrastructure, including promoting battery manufacturing, solar projects, and federal clean-energy funding for South Carolina; emphasizes nuclear power as an important low‑emissions energy source in the transition. Advocates for using federal programs (e.g., Infrastructure/Inflation Reduction Act funding) to create clean-energy jobs and resilience projects in his district.

Public Safety & Guns

Supports expanded and universal background checks, including legislation to close the “Charleston loophole” and require completion of background checks before a sale; advocates strengthening gun-safety measures while acknowledging political constraints on measures like an assault-weapons ban.

News

AINews Summary

Last updatedMay 19, 2026

Jim Clyburn is in the news because South Carolina Republicans are moving ahead with a mid-decade redistricting push that could reshape his long-held 6th Congressional District. The effort follows a Supreme Court ruling and has advanced into a special legislative session, with critics warning it could weaken minority voting power and make the district harder for him to win. The proposal is still facing procedural hurdles and political resistance.

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Articles

SDSan Diego Union-Tribune11 days ago