South Carolina — 6th District

James Clyburn

Supports federal investment and targeted funding

Clyburn focuses on directing federal appropriations to economically distressed communities through initiatives like his 10-20-30 funding formula. He secured major community project funding for South Carolina's 6th District while voting against Republican spending-cut and debt-limit legislation.

• Authored the 10-20-30 plan directing federal funds to persistent poverty communities
• Secured $155 million in community project funding for SC-06 in 2022
• Voted Nay on the 2025 reconciliation bill (H.R. 1) and the Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023

“Jim’s 10-20-30 plan directs at least 10 percent of appropriated funds to communities where 20 percent or more of their populations have lived below the poverty level for the last 30 years.”

“Jim Clyburn’s efforts are bringing billions of dollars in federal investments to South Carolina to create jobs and economic development.”

John Peterson

Supports spending cuts and deregulation

Peterson campaigns as a fiscal conservative who favors cutting federal spending, reducing the national debt, and lowering inflation. He supports deregulation, DOGE spending cuts, limiting foreign aid, and requiring single-subject legislation.

• Supports federal spending cuts to lower inflation and national debt
• Advocates for DOGE cuts to eliminate bureaucratic federal jobs and programs
• Supports 'The One Subject at a Time Act' to end omnibus bills
• Proposes reducing taxpayer dollars allocated to foreign aid

“I'm a fiscal conservative that will vote for bills in Congress that are fiscally conservative and practical that cut spending, bring down inflation, and reduce the national debt.”

“I believe in deregulation and making government smaller. I want American businesses to thrive by supporting legislation that remove unnecessary restrictions and regulations that inhibit small businesses from prospering.”

James Clyburn

Opposes conservative immigration-linked crime bills

Clyburn's record reflects opposition to Republican criminal justice measures tied to immigration enforcement. In 2025, he voted against bills mandating detention or deportation for noncitizens arrested for theft, burglary, or driving under the influence.

• Voted Nay on the Laken Riley Act (S.5) mandating detention for noncitizens arrested for theft or burglary
• Voted Nay on H.R. 875 making driving while impaired grounds for noncitizen deportation

John Peterson

Supports tough-on-crime law enforcement policies

Peterson emphasizes strong law enforcement, backing police officers, first responders, and border patrol agents. He advocates tough-on-crime measures to keep violent offenders off the street.

• Supports funding and backing for police, first responders, and border patrol agents
• Advocates for tough-on-crime policies targeting violent offenders
• Focuses on eliminating waste, fraud, and abuse in public safety administration

“I believe in policies that support are military, police force, first responders and border patrol agents that help make our country safe and secure. I support policy that is tough on crime and keep violent criminals off the street.”

James Clyburn

Opposes proof-of-citizenship voting restrictions

Clyburn opposes Republican-led voting legislation that restricts voting access. In 2025, he voted against the SAVE Act, which would require individuals to present documentary proof of citizenship to register for federal elections.

• Voted Nay on the SAVE Act (H.R. 22) requiring proof of citizenship for federal voter registration

John Peterson

Supports voter ID and limited mail voting

Peterson advocates for election integrity laws centered on mandatory voter ID and restricting mail-in balloting to ensure free and fair elections.

• Supports mandatory voter ID requirements for all voters
• Advocates for minimizing the use of mail-in ballots
• Prioritizes election integrity measures in federal policy

“I'm also passionate about policy that favors free and fair elections that require voter ID and keep mail-in voting to a minimum.”

James Clyburn

Supports rural energy efficiency and broadband expansion

Clyburn authored the Rural Energy Savings Program (RESP) enabling electric co-ops to loan funds for home energy efficiency, and he supports expanding rural broadband. He also voted against Republican legislation designed to increase fossil fuel production.

• Authored the Rural Energy Savings Program (RESP) enacted in 2014
• Supports expanding RESP to enhance rural broadband deployment
• Voted Nay on the Lower Energy Costs Act (H.R. 1) in 2023

“RESP allows the nation’s Rural Electric Cooperatives to make loans to their members to increase the energy efficiency of their homes.”

John Peterson

Supports broad economic deregulation

Peterson supports deregulation and smaller government to help businesses prosper by removing government restrictions and administrative mandates.

• Advocates for cutting government regulations on businesses
• Supports policy aimed at helping small businesses grow through deregulation

“I believe in deregulation and making government smaller. I want American businesses to thrive by supporting legislation that remove unnecessary restrictions and regulations that inhibit small businesses from prospering.”

James Clyburn

Opposes conservative border enforcement bills

Clyburn's voting record shows consistent opposition to Republican border security and noncitizen detention legislation passed in the House.

• Voted Nay on the Laken Riley Act (S.5)
• Voted Nay on H.R. 875 regarding DUI deportation and entry restrictions

John Peterson

Supports border patrol and Trump border policies

Peterson supports border patrol agents and favors strict immigration enforcement, aligning himself with the border policies of the Trump administration.

• Supports policies benefiting border patrol agents and border security
• Endorses Trump administration immigration and border enforcement policies

“I believe in policies that support are military, police force, first responders and border patrol agents that help make our country safe and secure.”

James Clyburn

Supports expanded access and insulin price caps

Clyburn helped steer the Affordable Care Act to passage and led House efforts to cap out-of-pocket insulin costs for Medicare and private insurance patients.

• Steered the Affordable Care Act to passage in 2010
• Supported House legislation capping out-of-pocket insulin costs under Medicare and private insurance

“The law that Congressman Jim Clyburn steered to passage and President Obama signed into effect in March 2010 will give ALL Americans access to quality,affordable health care for the first time in history.”