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Adolf Zeman

Alaska Superior Court judge hearing the state voter-list privacy suit.

Appointed by Governor Mike Dunleavy on 15 April 2020, Adolf Zeman came to the Anchorage bench after private practice. His judicial work followed a clerkship in the same court.

Last refreshed: 22 October 2026 · Appears in 1 active topic

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#21 16 Oct

Refused to dismiss the privacy suit

US Midterms 2026: Judge Zeman keeps Alaska voter-list suit
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Background

Adolf Zeman serves on Anchorage Superior Court in Alaska's Third Judicial District. Governor Mike Dunleavy appointed him to replace retiring judge Michael L. Wolverton. Before joining the bench, Zeman worked in private practice in Anchorage. His [official judicial biography](https://courts.Alaska.gov/judges/docs/avz.pdf) records service at DeLisio Moran Geraghty & Zobel, followed by Landye Bennett Blumstein, where he worked until his judicial appointment.

Zeman graduated from East Anchorage High School and earned a political Science degree at the University of Oregon in 2000. He received his law degree from Gonzaga University in 2004. After law school, he returned to Anchorage as a clerk for Superior Court Judge Stephanie Joannides before entering private practice.

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Where did Adolf Zeman study law?
He earned his JD at Gonzaga University School of Law in 2004.Source: https://courts.alaska.gov/judges/docs/avz.pdf
When was Adolf Zeman appointed as a judge?
Governor Mike Dunleavy appointed him to Anchorage Superior Court on 15 April 2020.Source: https://gov.alaska.gov/governor-dunleavy-announces-judicial-appointment/
Who is Adolf Zeman?
Adolf Zeman is an Anchorage Superior Court judge in Alaska's Third Judicial District.Source: https://courts.alaska.gov/judges/docs/avz.pdf
What did Adolf Zeman decide in Alaska's voter-list privacy case?
Alaska Public Media reported on 21 October 2026 that he refused to dismiss the privacy claims, allowing discovery and fact-finding. That was not a final finding of unlawful Conduct.Source: https://alaskapublic.org/news/politics/elections/2026-10-21/alaska-voters-privacy-could-be-at-risk-from-states-handling-of-voter-rolls-judge-says
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Written with AI from Lowdown's published reporting. Not individually reviewed by an editor. Updated 22 October 2026. Editorial standards.