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God, Country, Notre Dame. The university has long had a relationship with the American government. Seven U.S. presidents gave the commencement address while in office. Our football team continues to play the Navy’s Midshipmen every year, commemorating our close working relationship during World War II to keep the university financially afloat. Countless alumni have served in Washington D.C. as judges, legislators, staffers, journalists and policy wonks. And who could forget the fictional Notre Dame Alumni who served as POTUS, Jed Bartlett.

But in real life, Notre Dame does have alumni currently elected to the United States Congress. As they run for reelection this fall, here’s a full list.

Congressman Rudy Yakym

Rudolph Chester Yakym III is the representative for Indiana’s 2nd Congressional District. Born in South Bend, Indiana, he attended Indiana University South Bend and received his MBA from Notre Dame in 2019.

He is a Republican and won his election in 2022 with 64.6% of the vote. He has served in Congress since Nov. 14, 2022.

Congressman Brendan Boyle 

Brendan Francis Boyle is the representative for Pennsylvania’s 2nd Congressional District. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he graduated from Notre Dame in 1999 with a degree in Government before receiving a master’s degree from Harvard University.

He is a Democrat and won his election in 2022 with 75.7% of the vote. He has served in Congress since Jan.13, 2015.

Congressman Mike Flood

Michael John Flood is the representative for Nebraska’s 1st Congressional District. Born in Omaha, Nebraska, he graduated from Notre Dame in 1997 with a degree in American Studies before law school at the University of Nebraska.

He is a Republican and won his election in 2022 with 57.9% of the vote. He has served in Congress since July 12, 2022.

Congressman Pat Fallon

Patrick Edward Fallon is the representative for Texas’ 4th Congressional District. Born in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, he graduated from Notre Dame in 1990 before serving in the United States Air Force.

He is a Republican and won his 2022 election with 66.7% of the vote. He has served in Congress since Jan. 3, 2021.

Congressman Mike Kelly

George Joseph “Mike” Kelly is the representative for Pennsylvania’s 16th Congressional District. Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, he graduated from Notre Dame in 1970.

He is a Republican who won his election in 2022 with 59.4% of the vote. He has served in Congress since Jan. 3, 2011.

Congressman Warren Davidson

Warren Earl Davidson is the representative for Ohio’s 8th Congressional District. Born in Sidney, Ohio, he enlisted in the Army and graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point. He earned an MBA from Notre Dame in 2005.

He is a Republican who won his election in 2022 with 64.6% of the vote. He has served in Congress since June 9, 2016.

Sam Coffman, a senior American studies major and journalism minor, reports on the intersection of U.S. politics and Notre Dame. Have a tip or story idea? Email him at scoffma2@nd.edu or follow his ramblings on X @smcoffman21.