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Future Judicial Vacancies for April 2026

Update as of

Total Vacancies: 10

Total Nominees Pending: 4

Court Incumbent Vacancy Reason Vacancy Notification Date Vacancy Date Nominee Nomination Date
02 - CCA Livingston,Debra Ann Senior 02/20/2026 07/01/2026 Schwartz,Matthew A. 04/27/2026
04 - NC-M Osteen Jr.,William L. Senior 03/13/2026 01/02/2027
06 - CCA Sutton,Jeffrey S. Senior 02/20/2026 10/01/2026 Flowers,Benjamin M. 04/27/2026
06 - TN-E Varlan,Thomas A. Senior 12/02/2025 10/05/2026
07 - WI-W Peterson,James D. Senior 02/10/2026 TBD
08 - CCA Erickson,Ralph R. Senior 04/06/2026 TBD
08 - CCA Benton,Duane Senior 10/24/2025 TBD Smith,Justin D. 03/02/2026
08 - MN Schiltz,Patrick J. Senior 11/10/2025 07/01/2026
09 - MT Watters,Susan P. Senior 06/30/2025 06/08/2026 Lane,Kathleen S. 03/02/2026
10 - CCA Tymkovich,Timothy M. Senior 02/24/2026 TBD