Joe Donnelly is honored to represent Indiana’s Second District, located in north central Indiana, in Congress.  He was first elected to Congress in 2006 and is currently serving his third term after being reelected in 2008 and 2010.

Joe is committed to a moderate and common sense agenda that includes creating and preserving jobs, reducing the debt and deficit, fighting for our veterans, and promoting an all-in energy plan. In Congress, he serves on two committees: Financial Services and Veterans’ Affairs.

Prior to serving in Congress, Joe operated a small business in Mishawaka. As a result of this firsthand experience, Joe understands the unique challenges that business owners face today.  Joe also practiced law in South Bend.

Joe first served the public when he worked with both Democrats and Republicans to ensure fair and accurate election results by serving on the Indiana State Election Board from 1988 to 1989. Additionally, he was a member of the School Board for Mishawaka Marian High School from 1997 to 2001, serving as President during the 2000 to 2001 term.

Joe lives with his wife Jill in north central Indiana. Joe met Jill in South Bend during college and they have two children, Molly and Joe Jr.  From coaching his kids’ basketball and baseball teams years ago to being a member of St. Anthony de Padua Parish, Joe has fully invested himself in his community and is proud to call Indiana home.