Draft:Meredith Vacca
Meredith Vacca | |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | 1980 or 1981 (age 43–44)[1] |
| Political party | Democratic[2] |
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| Education | Colgate University (BA) University at Buffalo (JD) |
Meredith Anne Vacca (born 1980 or 1981) is an American lawyer who has served as a judge on the Monroe County Court since 2021 and an acting justice on the New York Supreme Court since 2023. She is a nominee to serve as a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Western District of New York.
Education[edit]
Vacca received a Bachelor of Arts from Colgate University in 2002 and a Juris Doctor from the University at Buffalo School of Law in 2005.[3]
Career[edit]
From 2005 to 2007, she was as an associate at Hamberger & Weiss LLP. From 2007 to 2020, she served as an assistant district attorney in the Monroe County District Attorney's Office in Rochester, New York. In 2020, she was elected as judge of the Monroe County Court, becoming the only Asian American judge on the bench in the seventh judicial district.[4] Since 2021, she has served as a judge on the Monroe County Court and as an acting justice on the New York Supreme Court since 2023.[3]
Nomination to district court[edit]
Senator Chuck Schumer recommended Vacca to the Biden administration.[1] On May 8, 2024, President Joe Biden announced his intent to nominate Vacca to serve as a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Western District of New York. On May 14, 2024, her nomination was sent to the Senate. President Biden nominated Vacca to the seat vacated by Judge Frank P. Geraci Jr., who assumed senior status on April 1, 2023.[5] Her nomination is pending before the Senate Judiciary Committee. If confirmed, she would become the first Asian American on the court.[1]
Personal life[edit]
Her father is Paul Vacca, a well-known criminal defense lawyer in Rochester.[1]
Electoral history[edit]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Meredith Vacca | 217,532 | 61.32% | |
| Republican | Derek Harnsberger | 137,191 | 38.68% | |
| Total votes | 354,723 | 100.0% | ||
| Democratic gain from Republican | ||||
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d Craig, Gary (May 8, 2024). "Monroe County Judge Meredith Vacca poised to become first woman of color as federal judge in WNY". Democrat and Chronicle. Retrieved May 8, 2024.
- ^ Craig, Gary (October 22, 2020). "Meet the two candidates running for Monroe County judge". Democrat and Chronicle.
- ^ a b "President Biden Names Forty-Ninth Round of Judicial Nominees" (Press release). Washington, D.C.: The White House. May 8, 2024. Retrieved May 8, 2024.
This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
- ^ Gandy, George (May 8, 2024). "Monroe County Judge recommended to serve in WNY Federal Court". RochesterFirst. Retrieved May 8, 2024.
- ^ "Nominations Sent to the Senate" (Press release). Washington, D.C.: The White House. May 14, 2024.
- ^ "2020 General Election Certification" (PDF). Official Website of Monroe County, NY.
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