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-

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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 Murry (WA)
Term: 2001-2003

Jon S. Corzine (NJ)
Term:  2003-2005

Charles Schumer (NY)
Term:  2005-