Eighth Circuit / Appointed 2026 / Active
Justin Daniel Smith
Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
Appointed by President Donald J. Trump in 2026 and confirmed by the Senate 48–43, Justin Daniel Smith is a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit. He earned a law degree from University of Missouri School of Law in 2010. Sources ↓
- Appointed by
- Donald J. Trump, 2026
- Confirmed
- 48–43
- Education
- University of Missouri-Kansas City 2007 · University of Missouri Law 2010
- Succeeded
- William Duane Benton
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Eighth Circuit · succeeded William Duane Benton | Trump (R) | 48–43 |
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
Sources
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