Jim Clyburn on 2026 Midterm Elections

Statements and actions by Jim Clyburn on this topic.

Public disputes concerning the 2026 U.S. midterm election cycle, including campaigns, candidates, conventions, advertising, endorsements, and election-related policy promises.

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Statement history

1 statement on this page. Dates: August 30, 2026

1 matching statement. Dates: August 30, 2026

1 published statement. Dates: August 30, 2026

Jim Clyburn
Role at the time: United States representative
August 30, 2026Defended or excused
Responding to
El-Sayed's immediate response should have stopped at an unqualified condemnation; adding causal context at that moment was a mistake.
"I take him at his word. All of us deserve second chances."
Why we used this label
He treated the apology as credible and sufficient for political support.
Jim Clyburn supports El-Sayed after Senate hopeful's apology (opens in a new tab)

Meet the Press quotation

Reports Jim Clyburn's acceptance of El-Sayed's apology and continued support for the nominee.

Read statement Abdul El-Sayed's cycle of violence framing after the Temple Israel attack