Ralph R. Erickson
Appointed by President Donald J. Trump in 2017 and confirmed by the Senate 95–1, Ralph R. Erickson is a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit. He earned a law degree from University of North Dakota School of Law in 1984. He previously served on the District of North Dakota.Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, September 28, 2017
- Appointed by
- Donald J. Trump, 2017
- Confirmed
- 95–1
- Education
- Jamestown College 1980 · University of North Dakota Law 1984
- Succeeded
- Kermit Edward Bye
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | District of North Dakota · succeeded Rodney Scott Webb | Bush (R) | voice |
| 2017 | Eighth Circuit · succeeded Kermit Edward Bye | Trump (R) | 95–1 |
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.
| Jamestown College | B.A. | 1980 |
| University of North Dakota School of Law | J.D. | 1984 |
8 years on the Eighth Circuit. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).