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Rep. James Clyburn Announces He Will Seek Reelection

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WASHINGTON — Rep. James Clyburn (D-S.C.) announced Thursday he will seek reelection, ending speculation that he may retire after more than 30 years in Congress.

“In a few minutes, I am going to sign the paperwork that’s necessary in order to qualify for the Democratic nomination to run again,” Clyburn said to applause during a press event he organized at the South Carolina Democratic Party headquarters in Columbia.

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Clyburn, who turns 86 in July, was first elected to his state’s 6th Congressional District in 1993. He spent years in House Democratic leadership along with former Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) and former Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-Md.), both of whom have announced they won’t seek reelection in 2028.

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