Democrats choose chair for Senate campaign effort to win back majority

Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, Democrat of New York, was selected as the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee’s chair, a key position aimed at regaining the Democratic majority after the party’s defeat in November. 

To become the majority party in the Senate, Democrats need to retain all of their current seats and gain four more in 2026 and 2028. Vice President-elect JD Vance counts as the tie-breaking vote.

“We are excited to announce Senator Kirsten Gillibrand will serve as the next DSCC Chair for the 2026 cycle...