119th Congress Nominee record

Matthew Harvey

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At a glance

Matthew Harvey entered federal prosecution leadership after twelve years as Jefferson County prosecuting attorney and earlier county prosecution work.

Summary sources: [1]

Also recorded or identified as: Matthew L. Harvey.

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

Career and documented accomplishments

  • Justice's appointment release describes earlier assistant-prosecutor positions in Berkeley and Kanawha Counties and private law practice. [1]
  • The department lists his Bluefield State B.S. in business administration and a law degree. [1]

Role and nomination context

  • He was confirmed October 7, 2025 and took the Northern West Virginia U.S. attorney oath October 10. The office prosecutes federal crimes in thirty-two counties and represents the United States in civil cases. [1]

Nomination history

PN379-14: United States Attorney for the Northern District of West Virginia

Confirmed
Recorded name
Matthew Harvey
Organization
Department of Justice
Listed state
West Virginia
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 PN379-14 on Congress.gov →

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. Matthew L. Harvey Takes Oath, October 10, 2025

    Department of Justice. Reviewed .

Understanding these records

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