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Paul D. Pate Secretary of State State Capitol Des Moines, IA 50319 |
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WEBSITE: sos.iowa.gov E-MAIL: sos@sos.iowa.gov |
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MEDIA CONTACT: Kevin Hall Communications Director Kevin.Hall@sos.iowa.gov (515) 725-2942 |
FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY September, 23 2019 |
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Secretary Pate to visit Saydel High School on Tuesday for National Voter Registration Day
DES MOINES – Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate will visit Saydel High School on Tuesday morning to help students register to vote and discuss the importance of civic engagement. Tuesday is National Voter Registration Day.
Sec. Pate’s visit is part of his new initiative to register high school students to vote and encourage schools to compete for the Carrie Chapman Catt Award. Schools that register at least 90% of eligible students will receive the award. 17-year-olds are now eligible to register to vote in Iowa.
Pate will speak to approximately 100 students inside the school’s auditorium.
WHAT: Secretary Pate at Saydel High School for National Voter Registration Day
WHERE: Saydel High School, inside the Auditorium, 5601 NE 7th Street, Des Moines
WHEN: Tuesday, September 24, 9:47 a.m. – 10:29 a.m.
This event is open to the media. Members should check in at the school’s front office. For on-site contact, reach Principal Kevin Schulte at 515-262-9325.
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