Preliminary Injunction Hearing - Alaska Democratic Party v. Dahlstrom

The Alaska Democratic Party has filed a motion for a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction against Lieutenant Governor Nancy Dahlstrom, Director of Elections Carol Beecher, and the Alaska Division of Elections. The plaintiff alleges that absentee-in-person voting access has been restricted in eighteen specific communities and seeks an immediate court order to restore these services. In addition to restoring access, the motion requests that the defendants provide a site-by-site report on the status of voting locations and publish accurate information to notify the affected communities. The plaintiff emphasizes the urgency of the request due to the proximity of the November 3, 2026, election. Attorneys for the plaintiff have requested an expedited hearing and have asked the court to allow the proceedings to be conducted via Zoom to avoid delays associated with travel. The motion was filed on October 30, 2026, in the Superior Court for the State of Alaska, Third Judicial District at Anchorage.