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U.S. District Court for the District of New Hampshire
5 sitting judgesConfirmed from the official record
3 in active service and 2 in senior status. Newest commission first.
Source: Federal Judicial Center, Biographical Directory of Article III Federal Judges. Our copy saved October 16, 2026, fingerprint 92b677f26553b479.
| Judge | Appointed by | Senate vote | Commissioned |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samantha Dowd ElliottJudge. Active | Joseph R. Biden | 62 to 37 | |
| Landya B. McCaffertyJudge. Active | Barack Obama | 79 to 19 | |
| Joseph Normand LaplanteJudge. Active | George W. Bush | Voice vote | |
| Steven J. McAuliffeJudge. Senior status since April 1, 2013 | George H.W. Bush | Voice vote | |
| Paul J. BarbadoroJudge. Senior status since March 1, 2021 | George H.W. Bush | Voice vote |