Show Us the Money
Rep. Jim Clyburn has raised $881,796 so far in the 2026 election cycle, according to the latest Federal Election Commission filings. The longtime Democratic incumbent from South Carolina's 6th Congressional District started the cycle with $1.84 million in the bank and currently holds $1.44 million in cash on hand. He has spent $1.28 million so far this cycle, outpacing his fundraising to date.
PAC and committee money are driving Clyburn's fundraising. Of his total receipts, $508,634 (about 58%) came from other political committees. Individual donors contributed $349,732. No loans or candidate self-funding appear in his filings. That reliance on organizational money is consistent with his recent cycles: PAC contributions made up 64% of his total in 2024 and 57% in 2022.
Candidate Rankings
Among all candidates running for federal office in South Carolina in the 2026 cycle, Clyburn's $881,796 in total receipts place him well behind the state's top fundraisers. Annie Andrews leads all candidates with $8,059,705 in receipts, followed by Lindsey O. Graham at $6,157,141 and Mark Lynch at $5,854,500. Clyburn accounts for roughly 0.2% of all federal candidate fundraising in South Carolina, where candidates have combined to raise $390.3 million this cycle. His $1.44 million cash on hand gives him a significant financial cushion compared to many challengers in the state.
Incumbents vs. Challengers
Incumbents in South Carolina are generally outpacing challengers and open-seat candidates in the 2026 cycle, a pattern common in congressional fundraising. Clyburn's financial position reflects this advantage, with his existing cash reserves and steady PAC support providing him a structural edge in the race.
Source: Federal Election Commission (FEC), data current as of May 20, 2026.
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