Who Are Sean Duffy’s Children? Meet the Former Congressman’s Family of 11

Sean Duffy has long been a prominent figure in American politics. His large family, however, is what often catches people’s attention. With nine children and his wife, Rachel Campos-Duffy, by his side, the former congressman has a full house.

Recently, Sean made headlines for his nomination as U.S. Transportation Secretary by President-elect Donald Trump. This prompted a renewed curiosity in his personal life. More specifically, many wonder how he manages such a large family while maintaining his high-profile career.

Sean, a Republican who represented Wisconsin’s 7th congressional district from 2011 to 2019, initially gained fame as a cast member on MTV’s The Real World: Boston in 1997. He later transitioned into law and politics, building a reputation as a conservative voice. It, however, is his role as a father of nine and his Real World alum wife that often attracts the most attention.

What exactly has been made public about Sean Duffy’s nine children? Keep reading as we take a closer look at his family of 11.

Sean and Rachel are proud parents of nine children, ranging in age from toddlers to college students. Their names are Evita, Jack, Lucia-Belen, John-Paul, Paloma, Maria Victoria, Margarita, Patrick, and Valentina. Each child brings a unique dynamic to the family. Their upbringing has often been influenced by Sean and Rachel’s deep-rooted faith and focus on traditional values.

Valentina, the youngest of the nine, has garnered special attention since her birth in 2019. She was born with Down syndrome and a heart condition that required surgery. Sean made the decision to step down from Congress the same year she was born to focus on his daughter’s health challenges. According to CNN, Sean explained he needed to be fully present for his family in his resignation announcement. He further explained his daughter required a lot of extra care and attention. So, his family needed him.

Rachel, now a co-host on Fox News’s Fox & Friends Weekend, often shares glimpses into their family life on social media, from holiday traditions to everyday parenting moments. Sean also proudly shares photos of his children on social media fairly often.

The size of Sean’s family makes him stand out. Both Sean and his wife holding very public-facing roles only further sparks curiosity. Many wonder how exactly he’s able to balance the demands of public service and the demands of having nine children.

Rachel’s visibility in the media also shines a spotlight on their nine children. As a prominent conservative voice, she frequently discusses parenting and family values. She often uses personal anecdotes from her life.

According to Times Now News, many have a hard time wrapping their minds around the idea that a man could have nine children with the same woman. This has caused there to be some speculation that some of the children might have been adopted.

Rachel and Sean, however, have always been very open about their parenting journey. As such, multiple outlets have confirmed all nine children are biologically Sean and Rachel’s. So, despite the rumors swirling, none of these children are adopted.

Understandably, those who follow Sean and his wife hope to learn more about his nine children and how he manages to balance his career with his fatherly duties.