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Candace Rae Jackson-Akiwumi

Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit · Appointed by Joseph R. Biden (Democratic)

ActiveStatusHolds one of the court's regular seats.

Jul 1, 2021CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.

53–40Senate confirmation voteConfirmed Jun 24, 2021 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).

Well QualifiedABA ratingAmerican Bar Association rating of the nominee, as listed by the FJC.

Nominated Apr 19, 2021 · Judiciary Committee hearing Apr 28, 2021 · Confirmed Jun 24, 2021 · roll call 53–40 · Born 1979, VA

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Federal judicial service

Court	Appointed by	Commissioned	Ended / status
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit	Joseph R. Biden	Jul 1, 2021	Current

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.