119th Congress Nominee record
Justin R. Olson
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- Nomination records
- 2 nomination records
- Cited sources
- 1 cited sources
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At a glance
Justin R. Olson, listed by the Federal Judicial Center as Justin Ross Olson, served in private practice and federal civil litigation before joining the Southern District of Indiana.
Summary sources: [1]
Also recorded or identified as: Justin Ross Olson.
Nomination outcomes below are from the Oct 14, 2026 snapshot. Congress.gov may show subsequent actions.
Career and documented accomplishments
- Olson earned a B.A. from Grove City College in 2010 and a J.D. from Indiana University's Maurer School of Law in 2013. [1]
- He clerked for Indiana Supreme Court Justice Loretta Rush, practiced in Indianapolis, and served as a civil assistant U.S. attorney from 2019 to 2024. [1]
- The FJC records a December 2025 nomination with no Senate vote, followed by a January 2026 nomination, February 5 confirmation and February 18 commission. [1]
Role and nomination context
- The appointment filled Jane Elizabeth Magnus-Stinson's district-court seat. The separate PN records should remain visible rather than being collapsed into a single nomination event. [1]
Nomination history
PN726-11: United States District Judge for the Southern District of Indiana
Confirmed- Recorded name
- Justin R. Olson
- Organization
- The Judiciary
- Listed state
- Indiana
- Received
- Latest action
- Recorded vote
- 50–47
Latest recorded action
Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 47. Record Vote Number: 32.
PN673-4: United States District Judge for the Southern District of Indiana
Returned- Recorded name
- Justin R. Olson
- Organization
- The Judiciary
- Listed state
- Indiana
- Received
- Latest action
Latest recorded action
Returned to the President under the provisions of Senate Rule XXXI, paragraph 6 of the Standing Rules of the Senate.
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.
- Olson, Justin Ross
Federal Judicial Center. 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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