BackgroundPolitician

EducationSouth Carolina State College (now South Carolina State University), graduate (1961)

Notable personal detailsJames Enos Clyburn is a U.S. Representative for South Carolina’s 6th Congressional District, serving in the House since 1993. He is a longtime member of House Democratic leadership, having served as House Majority Whip (2007–2010 and 2019–2022) and as Assistant Democratic Leader (including 2023–March 2024). Before Congress, he worked as a public-school teacher and later served in South Carolina state government, including as South Carolina Human Affairs Commissioner.