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Biographical

Education

• Georgetown University Law Center - JD (2002-2004)

  Activities and notes: Black Law Students Association; Harrison Institute: Housing and Community Development Clinic

• Yale University - BA, political science (1994-1998)

  Activities and notes: Pierson College Council; Yale Black Political Forum; Elihu Club

• Orangeburg-Wilkinson (S.C.) High School - Diploma (1990-1994)

Election Results

• 2021 (Nov. 3, 2020 election)

  U.S. Senate Seat for South Carolina (Class 2)
  Lindsey Olin Graham, 54.44%

  Republican
  Jaime R. Harrison, 44.17%

  Democrat

Employment History

• Democratic National Committee (Jan. 2021-)

  Chair

• Democratic National Committee (March 2017-Jan. 2021)

  Associate Chair/Senior Counselor

• South Carolina Democratic Party (May 2013-April 2017)

  Chair

• Podesta Group Inc. (Dec. 2008-Nov. 2016)

  Principal

• House Democratic Whip (Jan. 2007-Nov. 2008)
  Rep. Jim Clyburn (D-SC)

  Floor Director

• House Democratic Caucus (Jan. 2006-Jan. 2007)
  Rep. Jim Clyburn (D-SC)

  Executive Director

• House Democratic Steering and Policy Committee (Jan. 2003-Jan. 2006)
  Rep. Jim Clyburn (D-SC)

  Staff Assistant

• Rep. Jim Clyburn (D-SC) (Jan. 2003-Jan. 2006)

  Legislative Assistant

Other Experience:

• U.S. Senate Seat for South Carolina (Class 2) (2020)

  Candidate

Associated Organizations

• Jaime Harrison for U.S. Senate (South Carolina)

Contact Information

• 
  Email, work:
  harrisonj@dnc.org

Main Office
430 S. Capitol St. SE
Washington, District of Columbia 20003
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Lobbying and Foreign Representation

Listed as lobbyist by registrants:

• Podesta Group Inc. (2008-2016)

Lobbied on behalf of:

• ACA International
• Air Line Pilots Association International
• Alfred Mann Foundation for Scientific Research
• Alliance for Quality Nursing Home Care
• American Airlines Group Inc.
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Privately Financed Travel

4 trips taken between 2005 - 2008 costing $12,736

See map of trips

Personal Financial Disclosures

Disclosures as a staffer:

Disclosures as a candidate:

Congressional Salary

Caught Our Eye

• Clyburn's revolving door swings onto the Podesta Group

  Posted by LegiStorm on Nov. 1, 2011
  The revolving door from Rep. Jim Clyburn (D-S.C.) opens directly on the Podesta Group, a prominent lobbying firm. read more