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Jim Clyburn Launches 18th Term Bid, Eyes Historic Speaker Role

3/12/2026

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Democratic Rep. Jim Clyburn, 85, announced his candidacy for an 18th term in South Carolina’s 6th Congressional District, a district Democrats favor by 13 points.
He is encouraged by Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.
Clyburn says this could be his last term.
He aims to witness the first Black House Speaker if Democrats regain control in the midterms.

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Democratic Rep. Jim Clyburn, 85, announced his candidacy for an 18th term in South Carolina’s 6th Congressional District, a district Democrats favor by 13 points.
He is encouraged by Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.
Clyburn says this could be his last term.
He aims to witness the first Black House Speaker if Democrats regain control in the midterms.