119th Congress Nominee record
Lee Philip Rudofsky
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At a glance
Lee Philip Rudofsky served as an Arkansas federal district judge before his 2026 nomination to the Eighth Circuit. His earlier work included state appellate leadership, corporate compliance and private practice.
Nomination outcomes below are from the Oct 14, 2026 snapshot. Congress.gov may show subsequent actions.
Career and documented accomplishments
- FJC lists Cornell B.S. (2001), Cornell M.P.A. (2002) and Harvard J.D. (2005). [1]
- He served as Arkansas solicitor general from 2015 to 2018 and held Walmart legal and anti-corruption-compliance positions. [1]
- His Eastern District of Arkansas confirmation occurred November 7, 2019; the commission followed November 8. [1]
Role and nomination context
- The 2026 Eighth Circuit submission is a separate appointment: the committee lists September 30, 2026 hearings on PN1272-15, rather than confirmation. [2]
Nomination history
PN1272-15: United States Circuit Judge for the Eighth Circuit
Pending- Recorded name
- Lee Philip Rudofsky
- Organization
- The Judiciary
- Listed state
- Arkansas
- Received
- Latest action
Latest recorded action
Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held.
What the sources establish
- Earlier district-court confirmation does not confirm elevation to the court of appeals.
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.
- Rudofsky, Lee Philip
Federal Judicial Center. Reviewed .
- Judicial Nominations: PN1272-15
Senate Judiciary Committee. 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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