119th Congress Nominee record

Leif Olson

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At a glance

Leif Olson's official biography describes federal and state government litigation leadership after more than 15 years in private practice.

Summary sources: [1]

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

Career and documented accomplishments

  • He holds a Trinity University bachelor's degree in economics and a University of Chicago law degree. [1]
  • Before the Northern Iowa appointment, he led Iowa Justice Department legal operations as chief deputy attorney general and had Texas special-litigation and U.S. Labor Department policy roles. [1]
  • The office biography records his taking office October 20, 2025 after Senate confirmation. [1]

Role and nomination context

  • The Northern District office represents the United States in federal matters affecting the district's Iowa communities. His state chief-deputy position preceded this separate federal appointment. [1] [2]

Nomination history

PN141-32: United States Attorney for the Northern District of Iowa

Confirmed
Recorded name
Leif Olson
Organization
Department of Justice
Listed state
Iowa
Received
Latest action
Recorded vote
51–47

Latest recorded action

Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 47. Record Vote Number: 547.

Read PN141-32 on Congress.gov →

What the sources establish

  • The biography does not give exact graduation years.

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. Meet the U.S. Attorney: Leif Olson

    U.S. Attorney's Office, Northern District of Iowa. Reviewed .

  2. Northern District of Iowa

    U.S. Attorney's Office, Northern District of Iowa. 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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