119th Congress Nominee record
Michael J. Hendershot
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At a glance
Michael J. Hendershot’s career includes appellate litigation, private practice, and judicial clerkships. The Northern District of Ohio’s September 2026 announcement documents the start of his federal judicial service and provides a detailed account of his earlier legal work.
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 states that Hendershot began service in Cleveland on September 8, 2026. [1]
- Before appointment, he served as Ohio’s chief deputy solicitor general, with a practice focused on state and federal appellate courts. [1]
- The court describes earlier Vorys litigation work, clerkships for Justice Terrence O’Donnell and Judge Jerry E. Smith, and degrees from Ohio Wesleyan and the University of Virginia. [1]
Nomination history
PN930-2: United States District Judge for the Northern District of Ohio
Confirmed- Recorded name
- Michael J. Hendershot
- Organization
- The Judiciary
- Listed state
- Ohio
- Received
- Latest action
- Recorded vote
- 50–44
Latest recorded action
Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 44. Record Vote Number: 188.
What the sources establish
- The dated court announcement establishes the start of service; subsequent judicial work and outcomes were not evaluated.
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.
- New District Judge Michael J. Hendershot, September 8, 2026
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio. 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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