Upcoming Elections
Massachusetts Senate
Rep. James E. Clyburn
(D-S.C.) 6th District,
Central and east -- parts of Columbia, Florence and Charleston
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Residence:Columbia
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Born:July 21, 1940; Sumter, S.C.
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Religion:African Methodist Episcopal
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Family:Wife, Emily Clyburn; three children
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Education:South Carolina State College, B.A. 1962 (social studies)
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Military service:None
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Career:State agency official; teacher
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Political Highlights:Candidate for S.C. House, 1970; S.C. human affairs commissioner, 1974-92; sought Democratic nomination for S.C. secretary of state, 1978, 1986; U.S. House, 1993-present
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Elected:1992 (9th term)
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Note: Majority Whip
District Information
Election History
| Year |
Election |
Candidate |
Votes |
Percent |
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| 2008 |
general |
James Clyburn (D) |
193,378 |
67.5% |
| Nancy Harrelson (R) |
93,059 |
32.5% |
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| 2006 |
general |
James Clyburn (D) |
100,213 |
64.4% |
| Gary McLeod (R) |
53,181 |
34.2% |
| Antonio Williams (GREEN) |
2,224 |
1.4% |
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| 2004 |
general |
James Clyburn (D) |
161,987 |
67% |
| Gary McLeod (R, C) |
79,600 |
32.9% |
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| 2002 |
general |
James Clyburn (D) |
115,855 |
67% |
| Gary McLeod (R) |
55,490 |
32.1% |
| R. Augenstein (LIBERT) |
1,662 |
1% |
Vote For President
| Year |
Democrat |
Republican |
Independent |
| 2008 |
Barack Obama: 64% |
John McCain: 35% |
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| 2004 |
John Kerry: 61% |
George W. Bush: 39% |
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| 2000 |
Al Gore: 59% |
George W. Bush: 40% |
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- Demographics (2000 census)
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Population:668,670
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Under 18:26.3%
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Over 65:12.0%
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Married:46.3%
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Non-Hispanic White:40%
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Black:57%
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Hispanic:1%
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Asian:1%
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Foreign Born:1.7%
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Language other than English:4.1%
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Median Household Income:28,967
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Owner Occupied Housing:70.2%
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Income above $200k:0.9
- Workforce/Education (2000 census)
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White Collar:48.1%
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Blue Collar:34.0%
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Services:17.9%
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Bachelor's Degree:14%
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Graduate Education:4.8%
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Civilian Veterans:61,171
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