Jaime Harrison | |
|---|---|
.png) Harrison in 2019 | |
| Chair of the Democratic National Committee | |
| Assumed office January 21, 2021 | |
| Vice Chairs | |
| Preceded by | Tom Perez |
| Chair of the South Carolina Democratic Party | |
| In office May 4, 2013 – April 29, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Dick Harpootlian |
| Succeeded by | Trav Robertson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 5, 1976 Orangeburg, South Carolina, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Marie Boyd |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | Yale University (BA) Georgetown University (JD) |
| Website | Campaign website |
Jaime R. Harrison (/ˈdʒeɪmi/ JAY-mee; born February 5, 1976) is an American lawyer and politician who is the chair of the Democratic National Committee. He previously served as the chair of the South Carolina Democratic Party from 2013 to 2017. Harrison ran against incumbent senator Lindsey Graham in the 2020 United States Senate election in South Carolina, he was defeated by ten points.[1][2]
Born and raised in South Carolina, Harrison graduated from Yale University and then headed a non-profit to assist students in achieving in education and career. He earned his Juris Doctor degree from Georgetown University Law Center. Harrison worked for South Carolina congressman Jim Clyburn and became staff director for the House Democratic Caucus. He then worked as a lobbyist, before being selected to chair the South Carolina Democratic Party.
Following the Democratic Party's loss to the Republicans in the 2024 United States presidential election, along with other defeats, Harrison announced that he would not seek a second term as chair of the party before the leadership vote in early 2025.[3][4]
- ^ Lovegrove, Jamie (February 7, 2019). "Former SC Democratic leader moves closer to challenging Sen. Lindsey Graham in 2020". Palmetto Politics. Retrieved February 10, 2019.
- ^ Barton, Tom (May 25, 2019). "SC Democrat Jaime Harrison launches US Senate campaign to challenge Lindsey Graham". The State. Retrieved November 14, 2022.
- ^ Jarrett Renshaw (November 6, 2024). "Democratic Party chair Harrison won't seek new term after Trump win, sources say". Reuters.
- ^ Cleve R. Wootson Jr., Marianna Sotomayor, and Tyler Pager (November 9, 2024). "Democrats begin grappling with who will lead them through exile". The Washington Post. Retrieved November 16, 2024.