U.S. Senate confirms first of three Kansas nominees for federal district court judge

U.S. Senate votes on party lines to confirm Great Bend attorney Jeff Kuhlman as a judge on the U.S. District Court in Kansas.

By: Tim Carpenter

Outlets: Kansas Reflector

Published: June 4, 2026

Words: 438

Last Updated: 1 week ago

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TOPEKA — The U.S. Senate confirmed on a party-line vote one of three Kansans nominated by President Donald Trump to serve as judges in U.S. District Court.

Nominee Jeff Kuhlman, an attorney from Great Bend, was confirmed 52-46 by the U.S. Senate. Two others nominated to fill openings on the federal bench, Kansas Bureau of Investigation Director Tony Mattivi and Kansas Solicitor General Anthony Powell, were forwarded to the full Senate for consideration. The Senate …

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