Jaime Harrison

Jaime Harrison gained national attention last year when he broke fundraising records running against South Carolina incumbent Sen. Lindsey Graham. While Harrison didn't win the election, his candidacy gave notice that the Old South is now the New South. Mary C. Curtis sits down with the Democratic National Committee chair and talks race, his grandfather's life lesson and what 2022 — yes 2022 — may hold.

Democratic National Committee Chairman Jaime Harrison on Monday said Lindsey Graham was "embarrassing" both himself and South Carolina after the senator revealed he would use his AR-15 to defend his home if needed. Harrison is familiar with Graham because he ran against him last year for his Senate seat and...

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Success looks a little different than former U.S. Senate candidate Jaime Harrison expected. Harrison challenged long time South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham in the 2020 general election. Graham kept his seat, but Harrison claimed another seat. He’s been named the chair of the Democratic National Committee, a position that comes along with the endorsement of President Joe Biden and 6th District Congressman James Clyburn.

Republican legislators have introduced 165 restrictive voting bills this year. DNC Chair Jaime Harrison joins Lawrence O’Donnell to discuss the Democrats’ plan to expand voting rights: “We got to do all that we can to protect the right to vote for all Americans.”

FLORENCE, S.C. – The man who lost to U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina by 10 points in the 2020 general election said he thinks Graham is a relic of the Old South. Democratic National Committee Chairman Jaime Harrison spoke about Graham on the most recent episode of the "Hell and High Water with John Heilemann" podcast.

On Capitol Hill, on the Senate floor, the second impeachment of Donald Trump was underway today following a day of debate on the issue Tuesday. During the Wednesday much-watched event, House impeachment managers continued to use the president’s words and actions against him to support their claim for a conviction against Trump in the U.S. Senate for inciting an insurrection.

The Democratic National Committee has officially elected Jaime Harrison of South Carolina as chairman. At a virtual post-inauguration meeting on Thursday (January 21), Harrison was voted in and joined by vice chairs Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, Illinois Sen. Tammy Duckworth and U.S. Rep. Filemon Vela Jr. of Texas.

Jaime Harrison is a former U.S. Senate candidate who lost to Republican Lindsey Graham in November, but not before shattering fundraising records. Now Harrison is the new chairman of the Democratic National Committee, selected by President Biden. Despite his loss in South Carolina, Harrison points to Democratic victories in Georgia...

COLUMBIA, S.C. — The Democratic National Committee has formally elected Jaime Harrison of South Carolina as chair, signifying an early alignment between President Joe Biden and state party leaders around the country. The party’s post-inauguration meeting Thursday took place virtually, reflecting continued concerns over the coronavirus pandemic. The former chair...

The Democratic National Committee elected Jaime Harrison of South Carolina as its new chair on Thursday. Harrison was President Biden's pick to lead the Democratic Party. Harrison, 44, previously served as chairman of the South Carolina Democratic Party and was a senior DNC official. He is close to House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn, another South Carolina Democrat, for whom he once worked. Mr. Biden's flagging fortunes in the Democratic primary turned around after he secured Clyburn's endorsement, helping him to a landslide win in the South Carolina primary.

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Former head of South Carolina’s democratic operation, Jamie Harrison, is now the newest chair of the Democratic National Committee. Harrison says he’ll focus on getting out the party’s message, with added focus on rural america. Harrison replaces outgoing chair Tom Perez.

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Democratic National Committee formally elected Jaime Harrison of South Carolina as chair, signifying an early alignment between President Joe Biden and state party leaders around the country. The party’s post-inauguration meeting Thursday took place virtually, reflecting continued concerns over the coronavirus pandemic. Harrison said his...