U.S. Senate votes to fill all Kansas federal district court judge positions with Trump nominees

President Donald Trump can claim a clean sweep after U.S. Senate confirmation of his fourth, fifth and sixth judicial nominees to U.S. District Court.

By: Tim Carpenter

Outlets: Kansas Reflector

Published: June 22, 2026

Words: 428

Last Updated: 1 month ago

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TOPEKA — The U.S. Senate completed confirmation of President Donald Trump’s selections to fill all six U.S. District Court judge positions in Kansas.

The overhaul was marked by Senate approval of Anthony Powell of Wichita and Tony Mattivi of Topeka, who were nominated for the federal bench along with Jeff Kuhlman of Great Bend. Powell was confirmed 50-44 on June 10, Mattivi 51-46 on June 9 and Kuhlman 52-46 on June 2.

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