Rep. James Clyburn clears Democratic primary in 6th Congressional District
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — Long-time incumbent Rep. James Clyburn advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S House District 6, beating out Frederick R. Goodwin in a landslide.
The Associated Press called the race for Clyburn at 7:46 p.m. Tuesday.
“I am humbled and honored to receive the Democratic nomination to continue serving the people of the 6th Congressional District in the United States House of Representatives," Clyburn said in a statement following his victory. “Since the beginning of my public service career, as a public school teacher, the director of two youth community development programs, 22 years in executive service to the people of South Carolina, and for the past 34 years in the United States Congress, I have worked to make the greatness of this country accessible and affordable for all of its citizens."
Clyburn continued: “South Carolina has made tremendous progress, but a lot still needs to be done. The current administration in Washington, the current leadership o…