Western District of Missouri / Appointed 2026 / Active
Megan Blair Benton
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri
Appointed by President Donald J. Trump in 2026 and confirmed by the Senate 51–46, Megan Blair Benton is a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri. She earned a law degree from Vanderbilt University Law School in 2010. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, February 4, 2026
- Appointed by
- Donald J. Trump, 2026
- Confirmed
- 51–46
- Education
- Emory 2007 · Vanderbilt Law School 2010
- Succeeded
- M. Douglas Harpool
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Western District of Missouri · succeeded M. Douglas Harpool | Trump (R) | 51–46 |
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
| Emory University | B.A., M.A. | 2007 |
| Vanderbilt University Law School | J.D. | 2010 |
Sources
0 years on the Western District of Missouri. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).