A seat at the table with Democratic National Committee Chair Jaime Harrison Harrison says he's spent a lifetime experiencing what it means to have a seat at the table that isn't necessarily prepared for him. Author: Mary Soto, Darci Strickland Published: 11:52 PM EST March 9, 2021 Updated: 9:03 AM EST March 10, 2021 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.