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Daniel Mack Traynor

Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit. Born 1970.

Federal judicial service

Newest first

Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit

Appointed by: Donald J. Trump (Republican)
Nominated: May 12, 2026
Senate vote: 48 to 47
Confirmed: Jul 23, 2026
Commissioned: Jul 24, 2026

Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of North Dakota

Appointed by: Donald J. Trump (Republican)
Nominated: Sep 19, 2019
Senate vote: 51 to 41
Confirmed: Dec 19, 2019
Commissioned: Jan 13, 2020
Left this court: Jul 28, 2026. Appointment to Another Judicial Position

Education

B.A., University of North Dakota, 1994
J.D., University of North Dakota School of Law, 1997

Career

Law clerk, Hon. Gerald W. VandeWalle, North Dakota Supreme Court, 1997-1998
Assistant city attorney, Devils Lake, North Dakota, 1998-2020
Private practice, Devils Lake, North Dakota, 1998-2020

DataSources: Federal Judicial Center, Biographical Directory of Article III Federal JudgesData as of Oct 29, 2026

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