Tung's chances of being confirmed are considered high, as Republicans have a 12-10 majority on the judiciary committee and control 53 seats in the full Senate.
If he is confirmed, Tung would not alter the partisan balance on the 29-member court, which has 16 judges appointed by Democratic presidents and 13 named by Republican presidents.
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Ninth Circuit Seeks Candidates for Appellate Lawyer Representatives
The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit is seeking applicants from among the federal appellate bar to serve as Appellate Lawyer Representatives to the Ninth Circuit Judicial Conference.
Those selected will serve three-year terms commencing January 1, 2026, during which they will participate in meetings throughout the circuit, assist the court with special projects, and attend and participate in the Ninth Circuit Judicial Conference, an annual gathering of federal judges, attorneys, agency representatives and court staff. This is a hard-working committee, so familiarity with this court’s rules of practice and the ability to serve on one or more sub-committees will be important. The court encourages applications from all states within the Ninth Circuit and all practice areas.
To be considered, applicants should submit a resume of no more than two pages and a brief statement of interest and qualifications, with emphasis on their appellate experience, particularly in the Ninth Circuit. The material should be emailed to Molly Dwyer, Clerk of Court, at molly_dwyer@ca9.uscourts.gov.
The deadline to submit materials is August 22, 2025. For more information about the selection procedures : https://www.ca9.uscourts.gov/appellate-lawyer-representatives/alr-information/
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