American Family Association Action (AFA Action), is a non-profit 501(c)(4) organization dedicated to advancing biblical, family values in society and government by educating and influencing public policy. AFA Action is also the Governmental Affairs Affiliate of American Family Association (AFA).

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Hon. Daniel Mack Traynor

Judicial Nominee to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
CJR Status: Pending
Ranking: Ranking Pending

Current Role: Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of North Dakota

Nomination Date: May 12, 2026
Nomination Status: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

  • Background

    2020 – Present: Judge, United States District Court for the District of North Dakota
    1998 – 2019: Private Practice, Traynor Law Firm, P.C., Devils Lake, North Dakota
    1998 – 2019: Assistant City Attorney, Devils Lake, North Dakota
    1997 – 1998: Law Clerk, Hon. Gerald VandeWalle, North Dakota Supreme Court
    Education: University of North Dakota School of Law (J.D.) 1997; University of North Dakota (B.A.) 1994

AFA Action is a non-profit 501(c)(4) organization dedicated to advancing biblical, family values in society and government by educating and influencing public policy. AFA Action is also the Governmental Affairs Affiliate of American Family Association.