General: November 3, 2026 · Primary: June 2, 2026
Paul Pate is the Republican incumbent as Iowa Secretary of State. A small business owner, he emphasizes making voting accessible while maintaining election security and has made Iowa a national leader in election administration.
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Democratic candidate running for Iowa Secretary of State in his first election. Peterman is a member of the Democratic Party seeking this office for the first time.
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Paul Pate is the Republican incumbent as Iowa Secretary of State. A small business owner, he emphasizes making voting accessible while maintaining election security and has made Iowa a national leader in election administration.
From the candidate’s published profile
Democratic candidate running for Iowa Secretary of State in his first election. Peterman is a member of the Democratic Party seeking this office for the first time.
From the candidate’s published profile