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U.S. House District 6
2026 South Carolina U.S. House — District 6 — General Election · November 3, 2026
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South Carolina State Election Commission — Candidate Tracking System
11/3/2026 Statewide General Election
Candidate: James E Jim Clyburn
Party: Democratic
Office: U.S. House of Representatives, District 6
Status: Active
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FEC committee ID: C00255562
FEC committee name: FRIENDS OF JIM CLYBURN
Published email: [email protected]
Published email: [email protected]
Published website: https://clyburnforcongress.com/
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James E. “Jim” Clyburn was born and raised in Sumter, graduated high school in Camden; and College in Orangeburg; and began his professional career as a public school teacher in Charleston. He is the eldest son of a fundamentalist minister and a cosmetologist. Jim is married to the former Emily England of Moncks Corner, and they are the parents of three daughters, two granddaughters and two grandsons. They are 1961 graduates of South Carolina State College (University), and have always lived in what is now South Carolina’s Sixth Congressional District.
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James E. “Jim” Clyburn was born and raised in Sumter, graduated high school in Camden; and College in Orangeburg; and began his professional career as a public school teacher in Charleston. He is the eldest son of a fundamentalist minister and a cosmetologist. Jim is married to the former Emily England of Moncks Corner, and they are the parents of three daughters, two granddaughters and two grandsons. They are 1961 graduates of South Carolina State College (University), and have always lived in what is now South Carolina’s Sixth Congressional District.
Congressman Clyburn began teaching English and Social Studies at Simonton Middle School and World History at C.A. Brown High School in 1962. After three years in the classroom he became an employment counselor, directed two youth and community development programs and served as Executive Director of the South Carolina Commission for Farm Workers.
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Congressman Clyburn began teaching English and Social Studies at Simonton Middle School and World History at C.A. Brown High School in 1962. After three years in the classroom he became an employment counselor, directed two youth and community development programs and served as Executive Director of the South Carolina Commission for Farm Workers.
In Congress, Jim has progressively climbed the leadership ladder. He was elected President of his freshman class for the 2nd Session of the 103rd Congress, and was unanimously elected Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus in 1999. In 2002, he won a three-candidate race to become Vice Chair of the House Democratic Caucus, and was unanimously elected Caucus Chair in 2006 and became House Majority Whip in 2007. He served as House Majority Whip from 2007 – 2011 and from 2019 – 2022.
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In Congress, Jim has progressively climbed the leadership ladder. He was elected President of his freshman class for the 2nd Session of the 103rd Congress, and was unanimously elected Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus in 1999. In 2002, he won a three-candidate race to become Vice Chair of the House Democratic Caucus, and was unanimously elected Caucus Chair in 2006 and became House Majority Whip in 2007. He served as House Majority Whip from 2007 – 2011 and from 2019 – 2022.
Throughout my public service career in Congress, I have always put service above self and principles above politics.
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Throughout my public service career in Congress, I have always put service above self and principles above politics.
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Supports making the 10-20-30 funding formula permanent and applying it more broadly so a share of federal funds is directed to communities with persistent poverty.
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Make 10-20-30 Permanent and Broader
Supports expanding the Rural Energy Savings Program and developing a similar financing model to increase broadband availability in rural communities.
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Expand Rural Energy Savings and Rural Broadband
Prioritizes increasing South Carolina's share of the tourism economy through continued support for heritage-corridor initiatives including Gullah Geechee preservation.
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Expand Heritage Tourism Benefits for South Carolina
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James E Jim Clyburn is recorded as voting no in the official record for on passage.
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Issue: H R 8884
Vote question: On Passage
Official description: Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
Status: Passed
Clyburn | D | SC | Nay
Passed
James E Jim Clyburn is recorded as voting yes in the official record for on agreeing to the resolution.
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Issue: H CON RES 89
Vote question: On Agreeing to the Resolution
Official description: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
Status: Passed
Clyburn | D | SC | Yea
Passed
James E Jim Clyburn is recorded as voting no in the official record for on agreeing to the resolution.
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Issue: H CON RES 113
Vote question: On Agreeing to the Resolution
Official description: Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036
Status: Passed
Clyburn | D | SC | Nay
Passed
James E Jim Clyburn is recorded as voting no in the official record for on passage.
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Issue: H R 7008
Vote question: On Passage
Official description: Stop Insider Trading Act
Status: Passed
Clyburn | D | SC | Nay
Failed
James E Jim Clyburn is recorded as voting no in the official record for on agreeing to the amendment.
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Issue: H R 8800
Vote question: On Agreeing to the Amendment
Official description: Grothman of Wisconsin Part A Amendment No. 316
Amendment author: Grothman of Wisconsin Part A Amendment No. 316
Status: Failed
Clyburn | D | SC | No
Agreed to
James E Jim Clyburn is recorded as voting no in the official record for on agreeing to the amendment.
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Issue: H R 8800
Vote question: On Agreeing to the Amendment
Official description: Harrigan of North Carolina Part A Amendment No. 44
Amendment author: Harrigan of North Carolina Part A Amendment No. 44
Status: Agreed to
Clyburn | D | SC | No
Agreed to
James E Jim Clyburn is recorded as voting yes in the official record for on agreeing to the amendment.
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Issue: H R 8800
Vote question: On Agreeing to the Amendment
Official description: Boebert of Colorado Part A Amendment No. 4
Amendment author: Boebert of Colorado Part A Amendment No. 4
Status: Agreed to
Clyburn | D | SC | Aye
Passed
James E Jim Clyburn is recorded as voting no in the official record for on agreeing to the resolution.
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Issue: H RES 1438
Vote question: On Agreeing to the Resolution
Official description: Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770); and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113)
Status: Passed
Clyburn | D | SC | No
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FEC candidate totals January 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.
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Candidate ID: H2SC02042
Name: CLYBURN, JAMES E
Office: House
State: SC
District: 06
Coverage start: 2025-01-01
Coverage end: 2026-06-30
Total receipts: $1225050.92
Total disbursements: $1429385.48
Cash on hand: $1634792.67
Debts owed by committee: $0.00
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