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Ralph R. Erickson

Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit · Appointed by Donald J. Trump (Republican)

SeniorStatusSenior status since Jul 28, 2026: semi-retired, still hears some cases.

Oct 12, 2017CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.

95–1Senate confirmation voteConfirmed Sep 28, 2017 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).

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

Nominated Jun 7, 2017 · Judiciary Committee hearing Jul 25, 2017 · Confirmed Sep 28, 2017 · roll call 95–1 · Born 1959, MN

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Federal judicial service

Court	Appointed by	Commissioned	Ended / status
U.S. District Court for the District of North Dakota	George W. Bush	Mar 14, 2003	Appointment to Another Judicial Position Oct 13, 2017
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit	Donald J. Trump	Oct 12, 2017	Senior status since Jul 28, 2026

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.