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Samantha Dowd Elliott Chief Judge

Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of New Hampshire · Appointed by Joseph R. Biden (Democratic)

ActiveStatusHolds one of the court's regular seats.

Dec 21, 2021CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.

62–37Senate confirmation voteConfirmed Dec 15, 2021 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).

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

Nominated Sep 30, 2021 · Judiciary Committee hearing Nov 3, 2021 · Confirmed Dec 15, 2021 · roll call 62–37 · Born 1975, NJ

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Federal judicial service

Court	Appointed by	Commissioned	Ended / status
U.S. District Court for the District of New Hampshire	Joseph R. Biden	Dec 21, 2021	Current

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.