Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand to Chair DSCC for 2026 Cycle 

Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer announced today that Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) will serve as Chair of the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC) for the 2026 cycle, working to  build strong campaign infrastructure, recruit candidates, hold Republicans accountable and mobilize voters in order to win the majority for Senate Democrats.

“Over the last four years Democrats have proven the value of our majority in the Senate by delivering historic legislation and confirming a record number of judges to the federal bench,” said Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer. “Electing more Democrats to the Senate in 2026 is the most important thing we can do to limit the damage of Donald Trump and Congressional Republicans and do more for working families. I have worked side by side with Kirsten Gillibrand for nearly two decades and I know she will be an outstanding DSCC Chair. With her hard work, tenacity, and discipline, Sen. Gillibrand is the right person to lead our campaign to victory in 2026.”

“I am incredibly honored to serve as DSCC chair for the 2026 cycle and I’m grateful to Leader Schumer for entrusting me with this important role,” said DSCC Chair Gillibrand. “From now until Election Day, I will work my hardest to support our Democratic incumbents, recruit the strongest possible candidates, and ensure they have every resource needed to win. I am confident that we will protect our Democratic seats, mount strong challenges in our battleground races, and look to expand our efforts into some unexpected states. Over the course of my career, I’ve won in red and purple places, and I look forward to helping the next generation of Senate candidates do the same.”

Sen. Gillibrand is a battle tested campaigner who has won four statewide races – amongst the highest margins in her state – and played an instrumental role in helping  lead New York’s successful coordinated campaign in 2024, securing victories in top-targeted races across the state.