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Notre Dame is home to outstanding faculty members who tackle critical questions about politics from diverse intellectual and methodological perspectives. We combine award-winning research in all major fields of political science with excellent teaching and a strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate mentorship.  

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Major in Political Science

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Ph.D. in Political Science

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  1. US Catholic voters see economy as major issue in upcoming election

    October 22, 2026

    "Far and away, the economy is the No. 1 issue for voters," said Geoffrey Layman, the chairman of political science at the University of Notre Dame.

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    Geoffrey C. Layman

    Political Science

  2. Midterms could mark start of a generational shift in Congress

    October 08, 2026

    “We seem to be reaching an inflection point,” says Jim Curry, a political science professor at the University of Notre Dame who co-authored a study on lawmaker age and representation in Congress.

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    James M. Curry

    Political Science

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