Democrats and Republicans in the Senate appoint campaign committees to raise funds for congressional elections. Chaired by senators, these committees distribute funds to senators and promising candidates.
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Ted Stevens (AK)
Term: 1975-1977
Robert Packwood (OR)
Term: 1977-1979
John Heinz (PA)
Term: 1979-1981
Robert Packwood (OR)
Term: 1981-1983
Richard Lugar (IN)
Term: 1983-1985
John Heinz (PA)
Term: 1985-1987
Rudy Boschwitz (MN)
Term: 1987-1989
Don Nickles (OK)
Term: 1989-1991
Phil Gramm (TX)
Term: 1991-1995
Alfonse D'Amato (NY)
Term: 1995-1997
Mitch McConnell (KY)
Term: 1997-2001
William H. Frist (TN)
Term: 2001-2003
George Allen (VA)
Term: 2003-2005
Elizabeth Dole (NC)
Term: 2005-2007
John Ensign (NV)
Term: 2007- 2008
John Cornyn (TX)
Term: 2009- present
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J. Bennett Johnston (LA)
Term: 1976-1977
Wendell Ford (KY)
Term: 1977-1983
Lloyd Bentsen (TX)
Term: 1983-1985
George Mitchell (ME)
Term: 1985-1987
John Kerry (MA)
Term: 1987-1989
John Breaux (LA)
Term: 1989-1991
Charles S. Robb (VA)
Term: 1991-1993
Bob Graham (FL)
Term: 1993-1995
Bob Kerrey (NE)
Term: 1995-1999
Robert G. Torricelli (NJ)
Term: 1999-2001
Patty Murray (WA)
Term: 2001-2003
Jon S. Corzine (NJ)
Term: 2003-2005
Charles Schumer (NY)
Term: 2005-2008
Robert Menendez (NJ)
Term: 2008-2011
Patty Murray (WA)
Term: 2011-present