The Wendy Long US Senate Campaign refers to the political efforts led by Wendy Elizabeth Long, a Republican attorney, to secure a seat in the United States Senate representing New York. Long, born in 1960, ran as the Republican and Conservative Party nominee in 2012 against incumbent Democrat Kirsten Gillibrand and again in 2016 against Democrat Chuck Schumer. Both campaigns, formally organized as 'Wendy Long for Senate' (2012) and 'Wendy Long 2016, Inc.', emphasized conservative principles, including opposition to illegal immigration, support for constitutional originalism, and fiscal conservatism. Despite endorsements from the Republican and Conservative parties, Long lost both races by significant margins, reflecting the challenges of running as a conservative in a predominantly liberal state like New York. Her campaigns consistently struggled with fundraising and voter support against well-funded and entrenched incumbents. Long's political platform often aligned with national conservative movements, advocating for limited government, lower taxes, and a strong national defense. Her background includes clerking for Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas and working as a lawyer and conservative activist, which informed her campaign's ideological stance. The campaigns served as a platform to articulate conservative viewpoints within New York's political landscape, even if they did not achieve electoral success. The 2012 campaign gained notoriety due to illegal contributions from conservative filmmaker Dinesh D’Souza, who pleaded guilty to campaign finance violations for reimbursing others to donate on his behalf, highlighting issues of campaign finance integrity within the effort.