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Democratic Party | |
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| Abbreviation | D |
| Leader | Kamala Harris (acting) |
| Chairman | Jaime Harrison |
| Founded | 1854 |
| Preceded by | Democratic-Republican Party |
| Ideology | Liberalism Wilsonianism Classical liberalism |
| Political position | Centre |
| National affiliation | Alliance for Democracy |
| Colours | Red |
| House | 122 / 435
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| Senate | 31 / 100
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| Governors | 10 / 50
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| Lt. Governors | 13 / 50
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The Democratic Party is a is a centrist political party in the United States, adhering to cultural and economic liberalism. Founded in 1828 by supporters of President Andrew Jackson, the party is the oldest in the US, and leads the left-leaning Alliance for Democracy, which includes three smaller parties. Incumbent President Joe Biden is a member of the party, and it leads the governing coalitions in both houses of congress.