Western District of Arkansas / Appointed 2026 / Active
David Clay Wilkerson Fowlkes
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Arkansas
Appointed by President Donald J. Trump in 2026 and confirmed by the Senate 54–40, David Clay Wilkerson Fowlkes is a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Arkansas. He earned a law degree from University of Arkansas School of Law in 2003. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, February 3, 2026
- Appointed by
- Donald J. Trump, 2026
- Confirmed
- 54–40
- Education
- Arkansas State 2000 · University of Arkansas Law 2003
- Succeeded
- Paul Kinloch Holmes III
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Western District of Arkansas · succeeded Paul Kinloch Holmes III | Trump (R) | 54–40 |
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
| Arkansas State University | B.A. | 2000 |
| University of Arkansas School of Law | J.D. | 2003 |
Sources
0 years on the Western District of Arkansas. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).