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Whitney Downs Hermandorfer
Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
Appointed by President Donald J. Trump in 2025 and confirmed by the Senate 46–42, Whitney Downs Hermandorfer is a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. She earned a law degree from George Washington University Law School in 2015. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, July 14, 2025
- Appointed by
- Donald J. Trump, 2025
- Confirmed
- 46–42
- Education
- Princeton 2009 · George Washington Law School 2015
- Succeeded
- Jane Branstetter Stranch
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Sixth Circuit · succeeded Jane Branstetter Stranch | Trump (R) | 46–42 |
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
| Princeton University | B.A. | 2009 |
| George Washington University Law School | J.D. | 2015 |
Sources
0 years on the Sixth Circuit. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).