District of Alaska / Appointed 2026 / Active
Aaron Christian Peterson
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Alaska
Appointed by President Donald J. Trump in 2026 and confirmed by the Senate 58–39, Aaron Christian Peterson is a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of Alaska. He earned a law degree from Gonzaga University School of Law in 2010. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, February 4, 2026
- Appointed by
- Donald J. Trump, 2026
- Confirmed
- 58–39
- Education
- Gonzaga Law 2010
- Succeeded
- Timothy Mark Burgess
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | District of Alaska · succeeded Timothy Mark Burgess | Trump (R) | 58–39 |
A per-senator roll-call isn’t shown for this confirmation. The Senate’s recorded roll-call votes begin in 1989; many confirmations (especially before then, and most to the lower courts) were by voice vote or unanimous consent.
Education
| University of Alaska Anchorage | B.B.A. | 2007 |
| Gonzaga University School of Law | J.D. | 2010 |
Sources
0 years on the District of Alaska. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).