Trending Now - Jim Clyburn, 85, Seeks 18th Term in Congress

WHO:

Jim Clyburn, 85, Democratic Representative from South Carolina

Nancy Pelosi, former House Speaker, California

Steny Hoyer, former House Majority Leader, Maryland

Joe Biden, President of the United States

WHAT:

Clyburn announced on March 12th, 2026, that he will run for an 18th two-year term in Congress.

Clyburn has served in Congress since 1993.

Clyburn stated, "If I were not up to it, I would not do it. My health has been good."

Clyburn described his campaign as a "very vigorous campaign."

Clyburn was the No. 3 Democrat in the House from 2007 to 2023.

WHERE:

The announcement was made at the South Carolina Democratic Party headquarters in Columbia, South Carolina.

Clyburn represents South Carolina's 6th Congressional District.

WHEN:

Clyburn's announcement was made on March 12th, 2026.

Clyburn was first elected to the House in 1992.

South Carolina's primary will take place on June 9th, 2026.

WHY:

Clyburn's decision to run comes amid a push for generational change within the Democratic Party.

Clyburn's endorsement of Biden in the 2020 South Carolina primary was pivotal in Biden's campaign.

HOW:

Clyburn plans to sign the paperwork necessary to qualify for the Democratic nomination.

(UPDATED March 12, 2026 17:19 UTC)

Today, Jim Clyburn announced that he will run for an 18th two-year term in Congress during an event at the South Carolina Democratic Party headquarters in Columbia. Clyburn, who has served in Congress since 1993 and was a key figure in Biden's 2020 campaign, expressed confidence in his health and described his upcoming campaign as "very vigorous." With South Carolina's primary set for June 9, Clyburn plans to file the necessary paperwork to secure his spot on the ballot.