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The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC) is the official Democratic Party organization dedicated to electing Democratic candidates to the United States Senate. As the party's national fundraising arm for Senate races, it supports Democratic incumbents, challengers, and candidates through financial contributions, strategic organizing, and resource allocation. Founded in 1916, the DSCC has evolved into a powerhouse in American political fundraising, raising hundreds of millions of dollars per election cycle to influence Senate outcomes. It operates independently but in close coordination with the Democratic National Committee (DNC) and individual Senate campaigns. The committee's activities include digital advertising, voter outreach, opposition research, bundling donations, recruiting candidates, and coordinating grassroots mobilization efforts across the country, with notable focus on battleground states. Currently chaired by Senator Kirsten Gillibrand of New York (who assumed the role after the 2024 elections, succeeding Gary Peters of Michigan) and led by Executive Director Devan Barber, the DSCC maintains a strong online presence through platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and X (formerly Twitter). The organization has been supported by party leaders, bundlers, and donors, including figures like Senator Bob Menendez through past leadership roles and fundraising efforts.