Gillibrand Appointed Chair of DSCC for 2026

Senator Kirsten Gillibrand has been appointed by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer to chair the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC) for the 2026 midterm elections. In her new role, Gillibrand aims to support Democratic incumbents, recruit strong candidates, and engage early with voters on key issues, including crime and the economy, to regain the Senate majority. The Democrats need to pick up four Senate seats, facing challenges in states like Georgia and North Carolina, where they have struggled historically. Gillibrand's strategy will focus on grassroots engagement and learning from past successful campaigns. Additionally, she has been appointed as the ranking member of the Senate Committee on Aging and will continue her roles on the Senate Appropriations, Intelligence, and Armed Services Committees. Schumer expressed confidence in Gillibrand's leadership to mount effective challenges in battleground races and expand Democratic efforts in unexpected areas.