Hear from the candidates running for Iowa Secretary of State
Republican Paul Pate is running for a fifth term as Iowa Secretary of State against Democratic challenger Ryan Peterman, a U.S. Navy veteran, in the November 3 general election. The candidates have differing views on election integrity and voter participation.
Paul Pate, the Republican incumbent, and Ryan Peterman, the Democratic challenger, are running for Iowa Secretary of State. They will face off in the November 3 general election. Pate, 68, is currently serving as Iowa Secretary of State and has held the position since 2014. Peterman, 35, is a former Navy pilot from Davenport. Pate's top issue is building trust in elections through a layered approach to election integrity, including paper ballots and voter ID. Peterman's top priority is protecting Iowans' right to vote and preserving confidence in elections. Peterman plans to make voting more accessible by restoring a longer early-voting window and protecting mail-in voting. Pate has expanded voting for military and youth voters during his term.
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