Senate confirms Trump-nominated Greenville attorney as newest SC federal judge

By: Tiffany Tan

Outlets: South Carolina Daily Gazette

Published: May 19, 2026

Words: 468

Last Updated: 2 months ago

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The U.S. Senate on Tuesday confirmed a Greenville attorney as the newest judge in the U.S. District Court of South Carolina, adding diversity to the state’s federal bench.

Sheria Clarke, who was nominated by President Donald Trump in February, secured the lifetime judicial appointment with a 52-38 vote.

The “yes” votes to confirm her included eight Democrats. Five senators were present but didn’t vote.

Both of South Carolina’s GOP senators, Lindsey Graham …

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