About

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The Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee (DLCC) is the official Democratic Party committee dedicated to winning the fight for America’s state legislatures.

The Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee

Over the past decade, the DLCC and our allies have fought cycle-over-cycle to gain nearly a dozen new legislative chamber majorities. The stakes have never been higher in the states and we are leading the effort to bring national attention and investment to our ballot level to give Democrats a clear path to fight back against the MAGA agenda. 

State legislatures are the frontlines of democracy, where policies affecting Americans’ day-to-day lives become reality. Democratic-led chambers have the power to improve lives and grow the middle class and form a critical firewall protecting millions of Americans from Republican extremism by ensuring our fundamental freedoms like abortion and voting rights are protected.

Taking back power at the state level.

The DLCC is the only organization responsible for the full, national landscape of state legislatures, crafting the long-term strategy to elect Democrats across the country. We are a permanent, year-round presence, overseeing work in all 50 states – fighting hardest in our battleground chambers while also laying the groundwork to build future Democratic infrastructure and majorities in red states. Our direct connections to legislative leaders and their caucuses and campaigns provide us with the full picture of opportunities and allow us to maximize our impact, making us the most strategic hub for investments to build Democratic power in the states.

Our Mission

We’re fighting to kick right-wing extremists out of office and elect local Democrats who are committed to advancing policies that improve the lives of the people they serve. 

By winning majorities and building Democratic power in the states, we don’t just halt the GOP’s attacks on personal freedom – we move the party’s agenda of progress forward and shape the future of this country.

Our Strategy

Our democracy can no longer afford for state legislative politics to take a backseat in America’s political consciousness. In 2030, redistricting – decided by many state legislatures – will shape the next decade of American life. We have a bold, evidence-based plan to win majorities and put Democrats in the strongest possible position by 2030.

We don’t take any of our majorities for granted and will continue working to defend them while simultaneously mounting aggressive challenges in vulnerable Republican-controlled chambers. 

We are leading the effort to bring national attention and investment to this ballot level. Help us build the power to protect our communities from extremist MAGA assaults by making a donation or signing up to take action today.

Board of Directors

The DLCC is governed by a board of distinguished Democratic state legislative leaders who represent the interests of our statehouse candidates nationally. Our chair, New York Senate President Pro Tempore and Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, works with the board to oversee our efforts and ensure that state legislative leaders and partner organizations are engaged with DLCC’s work in chambers across the country.

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DLCC Chair

Andrea Stewart-Cousins

Senate President Pro Tempore and Majority Leader, New York

A headshot of Leader Donna Soucy in a blue blazer.

DLCC Secretary

Donna Soucy

Senator, New Hampshire

Headshot of Ron Kouchi smiling in front of a blue background.

DLCC Treasurer

Ron Kouchi

Senate President, Hawaii

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DLCC Finance Chair

Joe Fitzgibbon

House Majority Leader, Washington

Complete Board of Directors

Dan Blue

Senate Democratic Leader, North Carolina

Manka Dhingra

Senate Deputy Majority Leader, Washington

Louis Greenwald

Assembly Majority Leader, New Jersey

Melissa Hortman

Speaker of the House, Minnesota

Vincent Hughes

Senator, Pennsylvania

Adrienne Jones

Speaker of the House, Maryland

David Linsky

Representative, Massachusetts

Javier Martínez

Speaker of the House, New Mexico

Sarah McBride

Senator, Delaware

Cyndi Munson

House Democratic Leader, Oklahoma

Anthony Rendon

Assembly Speaker Emeritus, California

Joe Tate

Representative, Michigan

Steve Yeager

Speaker of the Assembly, Nevada

Jennifer Konfrst

House Democratic Leader, Iowa

Monique Limón

Senator, California

Robert Reives

House Democratic Leader, North Carolina