2026 election · U.S. House
2026 South Carolina House race — James E. Clyburn's seat
Incumbent: James E. Clyburn (Democrat) — see their approval score, record, and voting history on their page.
Declared candidates
Source: FEC candidate filingsStated positions (8) ▾
- Combating Antisemitism: Supports establishing a federal Office of the National Coordinator to Counter Antisemitism within the Department of Justice. [1]
- Education (HBCUs): Supports increased federal funding and long-term improvement measures for historically Black colleges and universities. [1]
- Energy and Consumer Costs: Supports reinstating energy efficiency tax credits, assisting low-income households with energy bills, and cracking down on energy price gouging. [1]
- Federal Debt Limit: Opposed legislation that would prioritize certain federal payments (such as to foreign creditors) over others in the event the debt limit is reached. [1]
- Gun Safety: Supports establishing federal safe storage requirements for firearms and incentives for states to adopt similar measures. [1]
- Immigration: Supports comprehensive immigration reform and border security measures described as 'smart, just and merciful,' while opposing punitive border policies. [1][2]
- Opposition to Trump-era Republican Policies: Publicly criticized Donald Trump and Republican Party rhetoric and policies as reckless and harmful, particularly regarding immigrants, women, and minorities. [1]
- Veterans Affairs: Supports expanding eligibility for dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors of certain veterans. [1]
Public polling
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