Longtime Democrat Jim Clyburn Running for Reelection in South Carolina

During his 33 years in the House, Clyburn has served as majority whip and assistant Democratic leader.

House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn (D-S.C.) takes part in a ceremony in Washington on March 17, 2022. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images

Rep. Jim Clyburn (D-S.C.) said on March 12 that he will run for an 18th term in the U.S. House of Representatives.

At 85, Clyburn is one of the oldest members of Congress. If reelected and he serves another term, he would become the longest-serving South Carolinian to serve in the U.S. House. He would also be the only remaining member of the previous House Democratic leadership team still in Congress after the retirements of Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) and Steny Hoyer (D-Md.).