119th Congress Nominee record
Evan Rikhye
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- 1 nomination record
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At a glance
Evan Rikhye’s career includes federal prosecution, diplomatic legal assignments and corporate investigations. The Virgin Islands court records his judicial appointment effective May 28, 2026, following Senate confirmation on May 20.
Summary sources: [1]
Nomination outcomes below are from the Oct 14, 2026 snapshot. Congress.gov may show subsequent actions.
Career and documented accomplishments
- The court lists both a B.A. and J.D. from American University. It describes Justice Department service from 2004 to 2024, including two periods prosecuting in the Virgin Islands. [1]
- His work included resident legal-adviser assignments in Niger and Indonesia, followed by Walmart legal-investigation counsel work immediately before the judicial appointment. [1]
Role and nomination context
- Rikhye succeeded Wilma A. Lewis and was assigned to the St. Thomas and St. John division. The court’s effective appointment date is distinct from its recorded Senate-confirmation date. [1]
Nomination history
PN851-6: Judge for the District Court of the Virgin Islands
Confirmed- Recorded name
- Evan Rikhye
- Organization
- The Judiciary
- Listed state
- Virgin Islands
- Received
- Latest action
- Recorded vote
- 52–47
Latest recorded action
Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 130.
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.
- May 28, 2026 District Court welcomes Evan Rikhye (PDF)
District Court of the Virgin Islands. Reviewed .
Understanding these records
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