South Carolina Democratic Congressman Jim Clyburn announced Wednesday that he’s stepping down from his leadership position within the House Democratic Conference, but he will run for re-election for his House seat in November.
“I have informed Leader Hakeem Jeffries of my intention to step down as Assistant Democratic Leader of the House Democratic Caucus,” the statement reads. “I am deeply grateful for the confidence my colleagues have placed in me throughout my career, especially as Co-President of my Freshman Class, Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, Vice Chair and Chair of the House Democratic Caucus, and twice as Majority Whip and Assistant Democratic Leader. I am confident that Leader Jeffries, Whip Katherine Clark, Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar, and the entire leadership team will continue the important work of putting people over politics.
The 83-year-old Clyburn has represented the district since 1992, and he is credited with helping Joe Biden capture the 2020 Democratic Presidential nomination by endorsing him in the state’s primary.