DCCC
Government & Politics abbreviation · Political
| Stands for | Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee |
|---|---|
| Categories | Government & Politics |
DCCC stands for Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, a political abbreviation.
Party committee that works to elect Democrats to the US House of Representatives, recruiting candidates, raising money, conducting opposition research and buying advertising in competitive districts. It is chaired by a House Democrat.
Example: The DCCC added three suburban districts to its list of offensive targets.
Usage notes
It is commonly pronounced "D-triple-C" in political circles. Its counterpart for House Republicans is the NRCC, while Senate races are handled by the DSCC and NRSC. Its "Red to Blue" program designates promising challengers for extra money and staff support.
Related abbreviations
More political abbreviations
- BOE – Board of Elections
- CBC – Congressional Black Caucus
- CPAC – Conservative Political Action Conference
- CPC – Congressional Progressive Caucus
- CR – Continuing resolution
- D – Democrat (party label)
- DGA – Democratic Governors Association
- DINO – Democrat in name only
- DNC – Democratic National Committee
- DNI – Director of National Intelligence
- DSA – Democratic Socialists of America
- DSCC – Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee