85岁的Republic. Jim Clyburn, 民主党最高领袖, 将竞选连任, 85-year-old Rep. Jim Clyburn, a top Democratic leader, will run for re-election, citing health, family, and duty to advance justice.

民主党代表Jim Clyburn(85岁)宣布, 他将寻求连任美国众议院第十八届议员, Democratic Representative Jim Clyburn, 85, announced he will seek re-election for an 18th term in the U.S. House of Representatives, defying calls for generational change within the party. 这位自1992年起任职并担任高级领导职务的南卡罗来纳州民主党人，参选理由之一是家人和选民的强烈支持、健康状况以及致力于推动“更完善的联邦”。 The South Carolina Democrat, who has served since 1992 and held top leadership roles, cited strong support from family and constituents, his health, and a commitment to advancing a "more perfect union" as reasons for running. 他的决定是随着资深领导人南希·佩洛西和斯泰尼·霍耶尔计划退休而做出的。 His decision comes as fellow senior leaders Nancy Pelosi and Steny Hoyer plan to retire. Joe Biden2020年运动的关键人物兼总统自由勋章获得者Clyburn表示,如果民主党在2026年重新掌权,他仍然愿意为众议院少数派领袖Hakeem Jeffries服务并表示有兴趣向该领袖Hakeem Jeffries提供咨询。 Clyburn, a key figure in Joe Biden’s 2020 campaign and recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, said he remains ready to serve and expressed interest in advising House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries if Democrats regain control in 2026.