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At 85, Rep. James Clyburn is running again. Should he?

As other older politicians retire, the veteran South Carolina Democrat announces he's seeking an 18th term in Congress

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Mar 12, 2026
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No one can question South Carolina Democratic Congressman James Clyburn’s historical significance, his civil rights bona fides, or his importance within his party as a former majority whip and longtime kingmaker.

He announced today that he’s running again for Congress, looking to serve an 18th term. But at 85 years of age, he’s among the oldest Congress…

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