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Future Judicial Vacancies for January 2026

Update as of

Total Vacancies: 7

Total Nominees Pending: 2

Court Incumbent Vacancy Reason Vacancy Notification Date Vacancy Date Nominee Nomination Date
06 - TN-E Varlan,Thomas A. Senior 12/02/2025 10/05/2026
08 - AR-W Hickey,Susan O. Senior 11/19/2025 TBD Shepherd,John Thomas 01/29/2026
08 - CCA Benton,Duane Senior 10/24/2025 TBD
08 - MN Schiltz,Patrick J. Senior 11/10/2025 07/01/2026
08 - MO-W Harpool,M. Douglas Senior 10/23/2025 TBD Benton,Megan Blair 01/05/2026
09 - MT Watters,Susan P. Senior 06/30/2025 06/08/2026
10 - NM Browning,James O. Senior 01/21/2025 02/01/2026