Trump’s judge nominee, who would add diversity to SC’s federal bench, headed to final Senate vote

By: Tiffany Tan

Outlets: South Carolina Daily Gazette

Published: May 1, 2026

Words: 1,139

Last Updated: 2 months, 4 weeks ago

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COLUMBIA — A Greenville attorney is one step closer to filling a federal judge vacancy — and becoming the sixth racial minority in a half century seated on the U.S. District bench in South Carolina.

The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee voted 15-7 Thursday to advance President Donald Trump’s nomination of Sheria Clarke to the full Senate.

“With extraordinary credentials, an impeccable character and a deep commitment to the rule of law, Ms. Clarke …

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