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U.S. House, South Carolina District 6

Congressional Quarterly Risk Rating: Safe Democrat

Democratic Candidate

James Clyburn (Incumbent)

Occupation
Educator; Employment counselor; Former S.C. Human Affairs commissioner
Education
BA, Education, South Carolina State University; JD, Law, University of South Carolina
Elected
1992
Born
Sumter, SC, United States
Residence
Columbia, SC
Religion
African Methodist Episcopal
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Republican Candidate

Gary McLeod

South Carolina District 6

Demographic Data (2000 Census)
  • Population: 668,670
  • Male: 47.6%
  • Female: 52.4%
  • Median Age: 34.5
  • 18 Years and Over: 73.7%
  • 65 Years and Over: 12.0%
  • Employed: 51.9%
  • Median Household Income: $28,967
  • Families Below Poverty Level: 18.4%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 14.1%
  • (of those over 25)
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