At long last, Chad Meredith will have a place on the federal bench.

Meredith, a former solicitor general for the state and deputy general counsel under former Gov. Matt Bevin, was confirmed Oct. 23 by the U.S. Senate to serve as a district judge for the Eastern District of Kentucky.

President Donald Trump nominated Meredith over the summer , calling him "highly experienced and well qualified."

He also had the backing of U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell. The senator offered his congratulations on the lifetime appointment in a statement after his confirmation, which came on a 48-45 party-line vote.

"Chad’s impressive legal background in the private sector and devotion to serving the public make him an excellent addition to the federal bench," McConnell said. "His thoughtfulness and commitment

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