119th Congress Nominee record

Thomas Ferguson III

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At a glance

Thomas Ferguson III’s Senate Judiciary questionnaire identifies him as Thomas Russell Ferguson III, also known as Russ Ferguson. It describes private litigation practice, federal court work and appointments as U.S. Attorney in the Western District of North Carolina.

Summary sources: [1]

Also recorded or identified as: Thomas Russell Ferguson III; Russ Ferguson.

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

Career and documented accomplishments

  • His questionnaire records work at Womble Bond Dickinson from November 2012 to March 2025, progressing from associate to partner and equity partner. [1]
  • He listed an interim U.S. Attorney appointment from March to June 2025 and a court appointment beginning in June 2025. [1]
  • He earned an undergraduate degree from Duke University in 2006, a Georgetown law degree in 2009 and a Georgetown LL.M. in securities and financial regulation in 2010. [1]

Nomination history

PN445-5: United States Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina

Confirmed
Recorded name
Thomas Ferguson III
Organization
Department of Justice
Listed state
North Carolina
Received
Latest action
Recorded vote
53–43

Latest recorded action

Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 43. Record Vote Number: 655.

Read PN445-5 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. Thomas Russell Ferguson III — public non-judicial nominee questionnaire (PDF)

    United States Senate Committee on the Judiciary. Reviewed .

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