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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. How Latino Catholics helped flip the Texas border for Democrats

    November 09, 2026

    Such appeals are not typical, according to Luis Ricardo Fraga, a professor emeritus of political science at the University of Notre Dame.

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    Luis Fraga headshot. A fair-skinned man in a navy suit and striped tie speaks behind a wooden podium. He gestures with his left hand while addressing the audience. A wooden wall with donor names is behind him.

    Luis Ricardo Fraga

    University

  2. A new poll shows Utah mirrors the nation on attitudes toward deportation

    November 08, 2026

    David Campbell, a professor at the University of Notre Dame and author of “Seeking the Promised Land: Mormons and American Politics,” said the findings aren’t necessarily surprising, but are part of a larger trend.

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    David Campbell

    Political Science

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