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Rep. Jim Clyburn, 85, announced Thursday he will seek an 18th term in the House, breaking with fellow Democratic leaders Nancy Pelosi and Steny Hoyer, who plan to retire at the end of their current terms.

Rep. Jim Clyburn, 85, announced Thursday he will seek an 18th term in the House, breaking with fellow Democratic leaders Nancy Pelosi and Steny Hoyer, who plan to retire at the end of their current terms.

Clyburn, first elected in 1992, served as House majority whip and later as assistant Democratic leader, making him one of the highest-ranking Black lawmakers in congressional history.

Clyburn, first elected in 1992, served as House majority whip and later as assistant Democratic leader, making him one of the highest-ranking Black lawmakers in congressional history.

Clyburn said he consulted his three daughters and commissioned a poll showing "remarkable approval" among constituents before deciding to run, saying, "I do believe I'm very well equipped and healthy enough to move into the next term."

Clyburn said he consulted his three daughters and commissioned a poll showing "remarkable approval" among constituents before deciding to run, saying, "I do believe I'm very well equipped and healthy enough to move into the next term."

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries encouraged Clyburn to remain in Congress and expressed interest in having him join his leadership team should Democrats win the House majority in November's midterm elections.

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries encouraged Clyburn to remain in Congress and expressed interest in having him join his leadership team should Democrats win the House majority in November's midterm elections.

Clyburn's endorsement of Joe Biden days before the 2020 South Carolina Democratic primary is widely credited with reviving Biden's campaign. Biden awarded Clyburn the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2024.

Clyburn's endorsement of Joe Biden days before the 2020 South Carolina Democratic primary is widely credited with reviving Biden's campaign. Biden awarded Clyburn the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2024.

Democratic strategist Amanda Litman called Clyburn's decision to run "selfish" and said it does "a disservice to his district," while Clyburn said voters told him, "We don't want you to leave."

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Democratic strategist Amanda Litman called Clyburn's decision to run "selfish" and said it does "a disservice to his district," while Clyburn said voters told him, "We don't want you to leave."

Clyburn, 85, Bids for 18th Term in Congress

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