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Senate Conservatives Fund
Conservative Republican Senate fundraising committee
Organization details
- Founded / originated
- 2008
- Type
- Leadership political action committee
- Founder
- Jim DeMint
- Related but distinct group
- Senate Conservatives Action (super PAC)
Senate Conservatives Fund is a political action committee established by Senator Jim DeMint in 2008 to support conservative candidates for the U.S. Senate.
History and activities
DeMint created the committee while serving as a Republican senator from South Carolina. The fund promoted candidates in Republican primaries, sometimes opposing nominees favored by party leaders.
Organization and documented relationships
The separate Senate Conservatives Action super PAC should not be conflated with the leadership PAC. Specific expenditures and endorsements must be tied to their FEC reporting dates.
References
Research compiled through November 12, 2026. Sources and historical roles are dated where known.