District of Idaho / Appointed 1989 / Active
Edward J. Lodge
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Idaho
Appointed by President George H.W. Bush in 1989 and confirmed by voice vote, Edward J. Lodge is a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of Idaho. He earned a law degree from University of Idaho College of Law in 1961. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, November 21, 1989
- Appointed by
- George H.W. Bush, 1989
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- College of Idaho 1957 · University of Idaho College of Law 1961
- Succeeded
- Marion Jones Callister
- Succeeded by
- David Charles Nye
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | District of Idaho · succeeded Marion Jones Callister | Bush (R) | voice |
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
| College of Idaho | B.A. | 1957 |
| University of Idaho College of Law | LL.B. | 1961 |
Sources
36 years on the District of Idaho. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).