119th Congress Nominee record
Nicholas Jon Ganjei
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- 2 nomination records
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- 1 cited sources
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At a glance
Nicholas Jon Ganjei's official court biography describes a career in federal prosecution, legal policy, Senate counsel, and teaching before judicial service. The profile distinguishes his earlier U.S. Attorney position from his later Southern District of Texas district-court appointment.
Summary sources: [1]
Also recorded or identified as: Nicholas J. Ganjei; Nicholas Ganjei.
Nomination outcomes below are from the Oct 14, 2026 snapshot. Congress.gov may show subsequent actions.
Career and documented accomplishments
- The court biography records Assistant U.S. Attorney service in New Mexico from 2008 to 2020 and later Eastern District of Texas leadership, including acting U.S. Attorney service in 2021. [1]
- It identifies a Justice Department legal-policy detail in 2018–2019, chief-counsel work for Senator Ted Cruz in 2022–2025, and Southern District of Texas U.S. Attorney service in 2025–2026. [1]
- The biography records adjunct teaching at the University of North Dakota and teaching at the University of New Mexico, along with federal judicial clerkships. [1]
- It lists a 2000 bachelor's degree from American University and a 2005 law degree from the University of California, Berkeley. [1]
Role and nomination context
- The court records a March 10, 2026 judicial commission and March 12 oath for Ganjei. Those dates establish a distinct judicial career stage and are separate from the Senate confirmation event or earlier prosecutor appointment. [1]
Nomination history
PN726-6: United States District Judge for the Southern District of Texas
Confirmed- Recorded name
- Nicholas Jon Ganjei
- Organization
- The Judiciary
- Listed state
- Texas
- Received
- Latest action
- Recorded vote
- 51–45
Latest recorded action
Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 45. Record Vote Number: 24.
PN655-2: United States District Judge for the Southern District of Texas
Returned- Recorded name
- Nicholas Jon Ganjei
- Organization
- The Judiciary
- Listed state
- Texas
- 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.
What the sources establish
- The official chronology establishes positions and appointment dates; it does not independently assess performance in prosecution or judicial decisions.
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.
- Nicholas J. Ganjei official district-court biography
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas. 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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