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Iowans can begin requesting absentee ballots for November general election today

DES MOINES – Iowans can begin requesting absentee ballots for the Novem

Aug 30, 2022

Republicans sweep Iowa State Fair Straw Poll

DES MOINES – Republican candidates won all six races in Iowa Secretary

Aug 23, 2022

Grassley and Reynolds currently lead in State Fair Straw Poll

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Aug 16, 2022

Secretary Pate provides grants to every county to improve accessibility for voters with disabilities

DES MOINES – Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate is providing a $1,000 gr

Aug 12, 2022

Secretary Pate’s state fair booth to offer Straw Poll, voter registration drive, business startup information and opportunity to meet ‘superheroes’ from August 11-21

DES MOINES – Secretary of State Paul Pate’s annual Iowa State Fair Stra

Aug 9, 2022

Iowa’s absentee voting period begins Wednesday, October 18

DES MOINES – Iowans who want to participate in early voting can begin c

Oct 10, 2023

October 23 is deadline to request absentee ballots

DES MOINES – Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate is reminding eligible Io

Oct 5, 2023

Secretary Pate and Auditor Advisory Group urge Iowans to turn to trusted sources for election information

DES MOINES – Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate and his Auditor Advisory

Sep 27, 2023

Registering to vote is the first step in making your voice heard in November’s election

DES MOINES - Iowa is a national leader in voter participation and regis

Sep 18, 2023

Secretary Pate encourages high schools to register students to vote, compete for Catt Award

DES MOINES – Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate is encouraging all Iowa

Aug 31, 2023

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