What does the DSCC do?
Election Day is mere months away -- which means it’s crunch time for Senate campaigns across the country. It also means there’s no shortage of work to be done here at the DSCC.
If you’ve ever wondered, “What does the DSCC actually do?”, then this post is for you!
There are a ton of organizations out there that support worthy Democratic candidates and causes -- so we’re going to share a little bit about what makes the DSCC unique.
Here’s what we’re up to at the DSCC:
Protecting Free and Fair Elections
Our democracy is under attack. From mail-in ballot restrictions to gutting the Voting Rights Act, the Trump administration and its allies in Congress and the courts will stop at nothing to completely upend and control our elections.
That’s why we sued Trump immediately when he tried to restrict mail-in voting. And our legal team works tirelessly to combat Republican efforts to disenfranchise voters or tilt the election rules in their favor -- even taking the fight all the way to the Supreme Court. Trump’s efforts to infringe on the rights of American voters across the country by making voting even more difficult are completely unacceptable, and we will continue to fight back.
Exposing Senate Republicans’ corruption
Whether it’s making billionaires richer at the expense of working Americans or the $1.8 billion slush fund to pay off his political allies, Trump’s corruption isn’t stopping anytime soon. Senate Republicans are right there with him, pushing an agenda that makes the rich richer while costs for families spike higher and higher.
It’s part of our job at the DSCC to make sure voters know about Republican Senate candidates’ pattern of corruption before November. Our communications team works around the clock to inform voters of what we’re up against in these midterms and to get the message out about why supporting Democrats is essential.
Recruiting and Supporting Strong Democratic Candidates
We’re expanding the Senate map and creating as many paths to the majority as possible. It’s absolutely vital to our fight for the Senate to recruit the best candidates who are a good fit for their states and who know how to get things done.
We put Republicans on defense, forcing them to spread their resources thinner to defend their vulnerable majority. The fight for the Senate won’t be easy, but strong candidates in battleground states make a world of difference.
Once those candidates hit the campaign trail, step two of our mission is to get the word out about the amazing work they’re doing and will continue to do once elected. Uplifting Democrats’ positive vision for the future is paramount, so that voters know they have an alternative to the chaos, corruption, and out-of-control costs they’re getting from Republicans.
Fundraising for Democrats to Overcome GOP Mega-Spending
Our digital fundraising and finance teams work tirelessly to ensure we’re meeting our fundraising goals and raising enough money to keep up with the GOP.
It’s a tough task, though. Republicans recently unveiled a $342 million plan to defend their Senate majority -- and that’s only the beginning. In the 2024 elections, Elon Musk single-handedly spent almost that much to elect Trump and Republicans. He could be gearing up to spend MILLIONS more, so we need all hands on deck to counteract this spending.
When we say that Senate Democrats are counting on grassroots donors, we’re not kidding. During the 2024 election cycle, 98% of our donations came from donors giving less than $200! Every gift to the DSCC will help propel Democratic Senate candidates to victory.
We’re the only committee solely dedicated to electing a Democratic Senate, so please consider making a donation to the DSCC today to help fund our fight. You can also follow The Senate Democrats here (if you haven’t already) to make sure you’re up to date on the state of key Senate races.
Thank you for your support,
- Team DSCC