James E. Clyburn
In Office
Reveal Party
James E. Clyburn is a Representative from South Carolina, born in Sumter in 1940. A graduate of South Carolina State University, he worked as a teacher, newspaper publisher, and employment counselor. He served in various leadership roles, including state commissioner and gubernatorial staff. Elected to Congress in 1993, he has held significant leadership positions and was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2024.