Jim Clyrun Announces Bid for Historic Eighteenth Term Amidst Pelosi
Longtime Representative Jim Clyburn of South Carolina announced on Thursday that he will seek an 18th term in Congress, marking a significant departure from his peers as former Democratic leaders Nancy Pelosi and Steny Hoyer retire. At age 85, the senior Democrat described himself breaking with two other top figures to continue serving while signing paperwork for his campaign shortly after making public declarations of intent earlier that day.
Key Points
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1Jim Clyburn announced he will run for another eight-year term to complete what would be his historic 18th year serving as a U.S. Representative.
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2At age 85 and one of Congress' longest-serving members, Rep. Jim Clyburn is the last remaining Democratic leader from that generation still seeking re-election in November.
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Rep. Jim Clyburn announced he will run for an 18th term in House of Representatives.
— [Mar 12, 17:20] Longtime Rep. Jim Clyburn... (NBC News)Clyburn's decision to seek re-election breaks with two other former top Democratic leaders who have decided to retire; he is the last member still on that ballot.
— [Mar 12, 17:20] Longtime Rep. Jim Clyburn... (NBC News)'In a few minutes I'm going to sign paperwork' - indicating his commitment and readiness for immediate action regarding this decision.
Longtime Representative Jim Clyurn announced he will run for an eighteenth term to help elect Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries as the first Black Speaker of Congress. At age eighty-five and one year younger than his predecessor Nancy Pelosi, who recently retired from leadership roles in 2018 after serving sixteen years with him
Eighty-five-year-old U.S. Rep. Jim Clyburn of South Carolina announced on Thursday that he will run for an 18th term in Congress after consulting with his three daughters, including Mignon Clyburn and another woman who advised him to stay connected to constituents rather than retire like former Speaker Nancy Pelosi or Majority Leader Steny Hoyer did at the end of their terms.
U.S. Rep. Jim Clyburn announced he will run for an 18th term in Congress at age 85 to potentially serve alongside future Speaker Hakeem Jeffries if Democrats regain the House majority. His decision marks him as a key elder statesman among South Carolina's Democratic leadership, contrasting with colleagues like Nancy Pelosi and Steny Hoyer who plan to retire after their current terms end.
Eighty-five-year-old South Carolina Democrat Rep. Jim Clyurn announced he will run for his 18th term in Congress after unanimous advice from family and extensive consultations led him to believe it is appropriate given recent surveys on generational change within the Democratic Party, making him one of only a few remaining leaders still seeking reelection following retirements by former Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Majority Leader Steny Hoyer.
U.S. Rep. Jim Clyburn announced his intention to run for an eighteenth term as a member of the U.S. House, making him one of Congress' oldest members at age 85 if he is elected in November's election cycle representing South Carolina from Columbia through Charleston and rural eastern counties down into central SC (the district sweeps).