James Clyburn to Run for House Again, Defying Push for Generational Change - The New York Times

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March 12, 2026
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James Clyburn plans to run for the House again, defying calls for generational change.

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House Majority Whip James Clyburn will seek reelection to Congress despite calls within the Democratic Party for older leaders to step aside for younger members. The South Carolina Democrat's decision to run again sets up a potential challenge to party efforts to transition leadership to a new generation.

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