U.S. Representative (South Carolina, District 6)

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James E Clyburn

U.S. RepresentativeIncumbentDemocratic Party

SC

About

James E. Clyburn, born in Sumter, South Carolina, is a U.S. Representative for South Carolina's 6th Congressional District, first elected in 1992 and currently serving his 17th term. A graduate of South Carolina State, he began his career as a teacher and later served as the first African American advisor to a South Carolina governor, then as Human Affairs Commissioner. He has held significant leadership roles including Assistant Democratic Leader and House Majority Whip. Clyburn prioritizes improving rural airport infrastructure, preserving historic Black colleges, establishing national heritage sites, and protecting voting rights, expressing concern over rulings that dismantle the 1965 Voting Rights Act. He is also involved in co-hosting the Congressional Civil Rights Pilgrimage.

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Past Elections

Past campaign

U.S. Representative (South Carolina, District 6)

General election

South Carolina's 6th Congressional District, SCEnded 11/3/2026· Democratic Party

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Past campaign

U.S. House of Representatives District 6

Primary election

Congressional District 6, South CarolinaEnded 6/9/2026

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How much has James E Clyburn raised?

James E Clyburn's campaign has reported raising $1,687,458 and spending $1,698,874 to the Federal Election Commission.

Total raised
$1,687,458
Total spent
$1,698,874
Campaign committee
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How much have outside groups spent on James E Clyburn?

Groups other than the campaign reported spending $2,057 to support James E Clyburn and $0 to oppose them, in independent expenditures filed with the Federal Election Commission through October 26, 2026.

Spent supporting
$2,057
Spent opposing
$0
Reported through
October 26, 2026

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