Northern District of New York / Appointed 2014 / Active
Brenda Kay Sannes
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York
Appointed by President Barack Obama in 2014 and confirmed by the Senate 96–0, Brenda Kay Sannes is a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York. She earned a law degree from University of Wisconsin Law School in 1983. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, November 20, 2014
- Appointed by
- Barack Obama, 2014
- Confirmed
- 96–0
- Education
- Carleton College 1980 · University of Wisconsin Law School 1983
- Succeeded
- Norman A. Mordue
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Northern District of New York · succeeded Norman A. Mordue | Obama (D) | 96–0 |
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
| Carleton College | B.A. | 1980 |
| University of Wisconsin Law School | J.D. | 1983 |
Sources
11 years on the Northern District of New York. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).