119th Congress Nominee record

Elana S. Suttenberg

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At a glance

Elana S. Suttenberg’s career combines criminal prosecution, appeals and legislative-policy work in the District of Columbia. The DC Courts celebrated her investiture as a Superior Court associate judge on May 1, 2026.

Summary sources: [1] [2]

Nomination outcomes below are from the Oct 14, 2026 snapshot. Congress.gov may show subsequent actions.

Career and documented accomplishments

  • The commission biography records a University of Pennsylvania B.A. and Georgetown J.D., followed by a clerkship for Chief Judge Royce C. Lamberth. [1]
  • She joined the DC U.S. Attorney’s Office in 2012. Earlier prosecution work included domestic violence, sexual offenses and criminal appeals; her policy role coordinated legislation and external relationships. [1]

Role and nomination context

  • The court announcement identifies the local Superior Court judgeship, distinct from the federal district court where she clerked. The investiture date should not be assumed to be the first date she performed judicial duties. [2] [1]

Nomination history

PN466-8: Associate Judge of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia

Confirmed
Recorded name
Elana S. Suttenberg
Organization
The Judiciary
Listed state
District of Columbia
Received
Latest action
Recorded vote
53–43

Latest recorded action

Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 43. Record Vote Number: 655.

Read PN466-8 on Congress.gov →

What the sources establish

  • The candidate biography describes her pre-appointment prosecution and policy work; it does not establish a current prosecutor role.

Sources and review date

Career and role sources reviewed . These sources may describe developments beyond the nomination snapshot; each nomination entry retains its recorded date and outcome.

  1. Elana S. Suttenberg: candidate biography

    District of Columbia Judicial Nomination Commission. Reviewed .

  2. May 1, 2026 Suttenberg investiture recap

    District of Columbia Courts. Reviewed .

Understanding these records

PN means presidential nomination. Each numbered record tracks a proposal sent to the Senate.

A Senate confirmation approves a nomination; it is not proof of current tenure or an appointment taking effect. These entries show received dates and the latest recorded action, rather than a complete legislative action timeline.

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