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Future Judicial Vacancies for February 2026

Future Vacancies in the Federal Judiciary

Update as of

Total Vacancies: 5

Total Nominees Pending: 1

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
09 - MT Watters,Susan P. Senior 06/30/2025 06/08/2026