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Traynor, Daniel Mack
Born 1970 in Devils Lake, ND
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of North Dakota
Nominated by Donald J. Trump on September 19, 2019, to a seat vacated by Daniel L. Hovland. Confirmed by the Senate on December 19, 2019, and commission issued on January 13, 2020. Service terminated on July 28, 2026, due to appointment to another judicial position.
Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
Nominated by Donald J. Trump on May 12, 2026, to a seat vacated by Ralph R. Erickson. Confirmed by the Senate on July 23, 2026, and commission issued on July 24, 2026.
Education:
University of North Dakota, B.A., 1994
University of North Dakota School of Law, J.D., 1997
Professional Career:
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of North Dakota
Nominated by Donald J. Trump on September 19, 2019, to a seat vacated by Daniel L. Hovland. Confirmed by the Senate on December 19, 2019, and commission issued on January 13, 2020. Service terminated on July 28, 2026, due to appointment to another judicial position.
Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
Nominated by Donald J. Trump on May 12, 2026, to a seat vacated by Ralph R. Erickson. Confirmed by the Senate on July 23, 2026, and commission issued on July 24, 2026.
Education:
University of North Dakota, B.A., 1994
University of North Dakota School of Law, J.D., 1997
Professional 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