WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Ron Johnson (R-WI) sent the names of two candidates to President Donald Trump for consideration to serve as U.S. Attorneys for the Eastern and Western Districts of Wisconsin. The candidates, Peter J. Smyczek for the Eastern District and Chadwick M. Elgersma for the Western District, were recommended to the Senators by the bipartisan Wisconsin Federal Nominating Commission that was established to provide recommendations for nominations during the 119th Congress for federal judicial positions and United States Attorneys.

“This is proof that the hard work of this commission and finding common ground can work,” said Senator Baldwin. “The candidates that the commission put forward appear well qualified, to have relevant experience, and committed to delivering justice impartially, and I support them moving through the next stage of the nomination process. Wisconsinites want these top law enforcement officials to work for them and uphold the constitution without fear or favor, and I will vet these candidates to ensure they meet that criteria and do right by Wisconsin families.”

“I appreciate the hard work and dedication of Brad Schimel, who continues to serve the people of Wisconsin and remains fully committed to his role as first assistant U.S. attorney in the Eastern District of Wisconsin,” said Senator Johnson. “My bipartisan nominating commission with Sen. Baldwin submitted two well-qualified U.S. attorneys for the President’s consideration. Peter Smyczek and Chadwick Elgersma will apply the rule of law and serve the people of Wisconsin’s Eastern and Western districts well.” 

The full text of the Wisconsin Senators’ letter to the White House is below and is available here.

Dear Mr. President:

We are pleased to recommend the following individuals to fill the vacancies to lead the U.S. Attorney Offices in Wisconsin:

Peter Smyczek to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Wisconsin

Chadwick Elgersma to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Wisconsin

These candidates were recommended by the bipartisan Wisconsin Federal Nominating Commission that we established to screen applicants.  Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,

An online version of this release is available here.