Democratic National Committee Explained

What is the Democratic National Committee?

The Democratic National Committee (DNC) is the principal governing organization of the Democratic Party in the United States. It is responsible for organizing the party's platform, selecting its presidential nominee, and running its national campaigns.

History of the DNC

The DNC was created during the Democratic National Convention of 1848. Its first chairman was Robert J. Walker, who served from 1848 to 1852. The DNC has been headquartered in Washington, D.C., since 1852.

Structure of the DNC

The DNC is composed of about 400 party leaders representing all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. territories. The DNC is led by a chairman, who is elected by the members of the DNC. The current chairman is Jaime Harrison.