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Allison Jones Rushing
Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
Appointed by President Donald J. Trump in 2019 and confirmed by the Senate 53–44, Allison Jones Rushing is a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. She earned a law degree from Duke University School of Law in 2007. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, March 5, 2019
- Appointed by
- Donald J. Trump, 2019
- Confirmed
- 53–44
- Education
- Wake Forest 2004 · Duke Law 2007
- Succeeded
- Allyson Kay Duncan
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Fourth Circuit · succeeded Allyson Kay Duncan | Trump (R) | 53–44 |
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
| Wake Forest University | B.A. | 2004 |
| Duke University School of Law | J.D. | 2007 |
Sources
7 years on the Fourth Circuit. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).