North Dakota judicial nominee questioned on political views during Senate hearing

By: Mary Steurer

Outlets: North Dakota Monitor

Published: June 10, 2026

Words: 1,015

Last Updated: 13 hours, 36 minutes ago

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A North Dakota federal judge nominated to serve on the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals answered pointed questions from U.S. senators Wednesday about whether judges should speak out on political issues.

The Senate Judiciary Committee is tasked with vetting judicial nominees before forwarding them to the full Senate for a confirmation vote.

U.S. District Court Judge Dan Traynor was tapped by President Donald Trump to join the 8th Circuit in May after Judge Ralph …

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