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2023 Media Releases
Secretary Pate partners with Hy-Vee to celebrate Iowa veterans (11/6/2023)
Secretary Pate, ‘Election Security A Team’ reassure voters of Iowa’s election integrity (11/3/2023)
Protective and Cyber Security Measures Ensure Iowa Elections are Safe and Secure (11/1/2023)
Iowa’s absentee voting period begins Wednesday, October 18 (10/10/2023)
October 23 is deadline to request absentee ballots (10/5/2023)
Secretary Pate and Auditor Advisory Group urge Iowans to turn to trusted sources for election information (9/27/2023)
Registering to vote is the first step in making your voice heard in November’s election (9/18/2023)
Secretary Pate encourages high schools to register students to vote, compete for Catt Award (8/31/2023)
Iowa Secretary of State Shares Final Results of Iowa State Fair Presidential Straw Poll (8/21/2023)
Iowa Secretary of State Encourages Iowa State Fairgoers to Participate in Presidential Straw Poll (8/9/2023)
Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate Unveils Updated Resource for Iowa Notaries (8/4/2023)
Secretary Pate announces open nominations for 2023 John Lewis Youth Leadership Award (7/13/2023)
19 Iowa schools win Carrie Chapman Catt Award for registering 90% of eligible students to vote (6/8/2023)
Iowa Secretary of State’s Office conducts election trainings in ISACA Districts across the state (5/2/2023)
Secretary Pate is urging voters to respond to ‘No Activity’ notices (3/30/2023)
Secretary Pate honors Kyle Phillips with NASS Medallion Award (3/29/2023)
Secretary Pate’s Iowa Businesses Against Trafficking initiative named finalist for national award (3/27/2023)
Secretary Pate sets Iowa High School Voter Registration Day on March 22 (3/7/2023)
Secretary Pate urges voters to respond quickly to change of address notices (3/2/2023)
Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate takes oath for fourth term; announces leadership team (1/13/2023)
Secretary Pate presents awards to community members on behalf of the Iowa Network Against Human Trafficking (1/12/2023)
Secretary Pate encourages Iowans to wear blue on Wednesday to support survivors of human trafficking (1/10/2023)
Secretary Pate proposes legislation to create uniform election recount procedures (1/6/2023)
2022 Media Releases
Secretary Pate honors retiring Jasper County Auditor with NASS Medallion Award (12/29/2022)
Secretary Pate issues statement on Iowa Caucuses (12/02/2022)
State Board of Canvassers certifies Iowa’s 2022 general election (12/01/2022)
Scott County concludes recount, unofficial election results updated (11/18/2022)
Des Moines and Warren counties conclude recounts, unofficial election results updated (11/10/2022)
Iowa reaches second highest turnout in state history for midterm election; post-election audits begin (11/09/2022)
Secretary Pate partners with Hy-Vee to celebrate Iowa veterans (11/07/2022)
Secretary Pate, ‘Election Security A Team’ reassure voters of Iowa’s election integrity (11/03/2022)
Secretary Pate expanding post-election audits to ensure integrity of the vote (11/01/2022)
Grassley, Reynolds win Iowa Youth Straw Poll (10/26/2022)
Grassley, Reynolds lead Iowa Youth Straw Poll early results (10/25/2022)
Fareway joins Secretary Pate’s efforts to combat human trafficking in Iowa (10/24/2022)
Iowa’s absentee voting period begins Wednesday (10/18/2022)
Domestic Violence is an epidemic in Iowa (10/13/2022)
Iowa’s youth to vote on congressional, gubernatorial races on October 25 (10/11/2022)
Secretary Pate helping 47,000 Iowans register to vote (10/10/2022)
Secretary Pate launches updated Voter Ready website ahead of November 8 general election (9/28/2022)
Secretary Pate urges Iowans not to fall for election misinformation and disinformation (9/23/2022)
Secretary Pate encourages other states to adopt human trafficking awareness initiative (9/21/2022)
Secretary Pate launches high school voter registration drive on National Voter Registration Day (9/20/2022)
Secretary Pate, bipartisan county auditor group push back against election disinformation (9/15/2022)
Secretary Pate urges Iowans to check their voter registration ahead of November general election (9/7/2022)
Iowans can begin requesting absentee ballots for November general election today (8/30/2022)
Republicans sweep Iowa State Fair Straw Poll (8/23/2022)
Secretary Pate named co-chair of national elections committee (8/17/2022)
Grassley and Reynolds currently lead in State Fair Straw Poll (8/16/2022)
Secretary Pate provides grants to every county to improve accessibility for voters with disabilities (8/12/2022)
Secretary Pate, Department of Public Safety, Department of Transportation unite to combat human trafficking (7/30/2022)
Hy-Vee joins Secretary Pate’s efforts to combat human trafficking in Iowa (7/21/2022)
Iowans create record number of new businesses (7/20/2022)
Secretary Pate decreases filing fees for Iowa businesses (6/30/2022)
Secretary Pate launches new notary commission application in Fast Track Filing (6/24/2022)
Iowa surpasses 356,000 voters in June primary, second highest turnout since 1994 (6/8/2022)
Secretary Pate, state and federal agencies reassure voters of Iowa's election integrity (6/6/2022)
Absentee voting period begins in Iowa (5/18/2022)
31 Iowa schools win Carrie Chapman Catt Award for registering 90% of students to vote (5/4/2022)
Secretary Pate honors Sac County Auditor Jim Dowling with NASS Medallion Award (5/3/2022)
Secretary Pate partners with Iowa Wild hockey team to promote voter registration (4/19/2022)
Grassley, Reynolds win Iowa Youth Straw Poll (4/13/2022)
Iowa’s address confidentiality program protects sexual assault survivors (4/13/2022)
Grassley, Reynolds lead Iowa Youth Straw Poll races in early returns (4/12/2022)
Secretary Pate sets Iowa Youth Straw Poll for April 12 (4/5/2022)
State Objection Panel rulings (3/29/2022)
Absentee ballot request period begins today (3/29/2022)
State Objection Panel to review candidate filing objections Tuesday (3/28/2022)
Iowa ranked third best in nation for election administration (3/17/2022)
Secretary Pate urges voters to respond quickly to change of address notices (3/11/2022)
Secretary Pate’s efforts to enhance polling place accessibility receive national recognition (3/7/2022)
34 Iowa Senate seats will be on the ballot in 2022 (2/25/2022)
Secretary Pate names 11 county officials to bipartisan Auditors Advisory Group (2/24/2022)
Secretary Pate calls for statewide High School Voter Registration Day on February 22 (2/9/2022)
Secretary Pate encourages Iowans to become election poll workers (1/25/2022)
Secretary Pate honors Urbandale teen for voter registration efforts (1/18/2022)
Secretary Pate partners with Iowa State University to educate college students on cybersecurity (1/14/2022)
Secretary Pate launches statewide coalition to end human trafficking in Iowa (1/13/2022)
Secretary Pate joins NASS in #TrustedInfo2022 voter education effort (1/11/2022)
2021 Media Releases
Secretary Pate partners with Hy-Vee to honor veterans (11/09/2021)
Secretary Pate providing free resources to assist Iowa counties and cities with redistricting (11/04/2021)
Guest editorial from Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate: Make your voice heard by voting November 2 (10/25/2021)
Secretary Pate helping voters prepare for November city-school election (10/06/2021)
Secretary Pate launches annual voter registration drives in Iowa high schools (09/28/2021)
Secretary Pate sending postcards to 50,000 Iowans to help them register to vote (09/22/2021)
Secretary Pate announces voter, candidate deadlines for House District 29 special election (09/17/2021)
Secretary Pate encourages Iowans to participate in National Voter Registration Month (09/16/2021)
Secretary Pate kicks off 2021 #BeAVoter initiative with college football teams (09/09/2021)
Secretary Pate honors election team member for earning prestigious national certification (08/31/2021)
Iowa surpasses 500,000 newly registered voters since January 2015 (07/27/2021)
Secretary Pate presents NASS Medallion to Jeff Franklin for enhancing Iowa’s election security (07/15/2021)
Iowa shatters record for most new business filings in one year (07/12/2021)
Safe at Home program expands to provide address confidentiality to survivors of assault (07/01/2021)
Secretary Pate to host Secretaries of State conference in August (06/30/2021)
Secretary Pate launches expedited notary renewal through Fast Track Filing (06/22/2021)
22 schools qualify for Carrie Chapman Catt Award after registering 90% of eligible students to vote (05/25/2021)
Secretary Pate joins national #BizSchemeSOS public education effort (05/04/2021)
Address confidentiality available for sexual assault survivors (04/20/2021)
Secretary Pate partners with Iowa Economic Development Authority to direct small businesses to resources (04/08/2021)
Secretary Pate urges voters to quickly respond to No Activity notices (04/06/2021)
Secretary Pate asks Speaker Pelosi to respect Iowa’s bipartisan election certification process (03/30/2021)
Secretary Pate honors USPS Hawkeye District for successful efforts in 2020 election (03/09/2021)
Secretary Pate calls for statewide High School Voter Registration Day on March 30 (03/08/2021)
Secretary Pate wins national award for improving accessibility for voters with disabilities (03/04/2021)
Iowa launches improved reinstatement process to aid small businesses (03/03/2021)
Rivermont Collegiate School qualifies for Carrie Chapman Catt Award for second time (02/22/2021)
Secretary Pate announces $1,000,000 election cybersecurity grant to Iowa counties (02/04/2021)
Secretary Pate encourages high schools to register students to vote, compete for Catt Award (01/14/2021)
Iowans break state record for voter registration, again (01/04/2021)
2020 Media Releases
Secretary Pate joins bipartisan group requesting substantial funding for U.S. Election Assistance Commission (12/18/2020)
Statement from Secretary Pate regarding Second Congressional District race (12/02/2020)
State Canvassing Board certifies results of Iowa’s 2020 general election (11/30/2020)
Statement regarding ballot counting error in Buena Vista County (11/13/2020)
Secretary Pate orders audit of Lucas County precinct, requests recount of county’s election results (11/10/2020)
Secretary Pate, Hy-Vee joining forces to honor veterans on Wednesday (11/09/2020)
Secretary Pate orders audit of Jasper County precinct, requests recount of county’s election results (11/06/2020)
Iowa shatters general election turnout record (11/04/2020)
Iowans set new record for voter registration (11/02/2020)
Trump, Ernst win Iowa Youth Straw Poll (10/28/2020)
Trump, Ernst lead Iowa Youth Straw Poll races (10/28/2020)
Secretary Pate partners with Iowa company to protect election cybersecurity (10/26/2020)
Secretary Pate presenting Carrie Chapman Catt Award to Nashua-Plainfield High School at Catt’s Girlhood Home today (10/21/2020)
Secretary Pate encourages Iowans to wear purple on Thursday for Domestic Violence Awareness Month (10/20/2020)
Secretary Pate partners with cybersecurity leaders to protect Iowa’s elections (10/15/2020)
Secretary Pate to conduct Iowa Youth Straw Poll on Tuesday, October 27 (10/13/2020)
Secretary Pate presenting Carrie Chapman Catt Awards to Urbandale, Norwalk high schools this week (10/07/2020)
Secretary Pate unveils new resources to help Iowans with felony convictions understand voting process (10/02/2020)
Secretary Pate launches new measures to bolster Iowa’s election cybersecurity (10/01/2020)
Secretary Pate presenting Carrie Chapman Catt Awards to Woodward-Granger, Pella Christian High Schools this (9/21/2020)
Secretary Pate partners with U.S. Homeland Security to provide election readiness exercises for counties (9/17/2020)
Secretary Pate celebrates September as National Voter Registration Month (9/15/2020)
Secretary Pate partners with college football coaches on #BeAVoter initiative (9/11/2020)
Secretary Pate sending absentee ballot request forms statewide this weekend (9/4/2020)
Secretary Pate recruiting poll workers for November 3 election (9/1/2020)
State Objection Panel dismisses challenges (8/31/2020)
Secretary Pate partners with DRI to provide voting accessibility booklets for polling places (8/28/2020)
Secretary Pate partners with dental offices to promote address confidentiality program (8/20/2020)
Secretary Pate provides PPE, $2 million to counties to protect voters and poll workers (8/19/2020)
Secretary Pate encourages Iowans who have moved to update their voter registration (8/4/2020)
Secretary Pate partners with security experts to prepare counties for 2020 elections (7/31/2020)
Statement from Secretary Pate regarding statewide mailing of absentee ballot request forms (7/17/2020)
Iowa new business filings 2nd highest in state history (7/16/2020)
Iowans encouraged to participate in National Disability Voter Registration Week (7/13/2020)
Iowa surpasses 500,000 voters in June primary, shattering turnout records (6/3/2020)
18 schools qualify for Carrie Chapman Catt Award after registering 90% of eligible students to vote (5/26/2020)
Secretary Pate provides safety supplies for voters, poll workers for June 2 primary (5/19/2020)
Secretary Pate launches statewide poll worker recruitment for June primary (4/29/2020)
Secretary Pate makes six more types of filings available through Fast Track system (4/24/2020)
Absentee voting period begins Thursday; Secretary Pate encourages Iowans to vote from home (4/22/2020)
Secretary Pate and AARP encourage older Iowans to vote by mail in June primary (4/14/2020)
Secretary Pate unveils searchable database of remote notaries in Iowa (4/13/2020)
Secretary Pate to mail absentee ballot request form to every registered voter (3/31/2020)
Remote notarization now in effect in Iowa after Governor Reynolds issues emergency waiver (3/25/2020)
State Objection Panel upholds one challenge, dismisses others (3/25/2020)
Secretary Pate extends voting period to 40 days for mailed ballots in June primary (3/23/2020)
Secretary Pate reschedules three special elections for July 7 (3/20/2020)
Secretary of State’s lobby in Lucas Office Building closed through March 27 (3/18/2020)
Secretary Pate urges voters to respond quickly to change of address notices (3/5/2020)
Secretary Pate partners with IN the BAG to promote resources available for survivors of violence (2/17/2020)
Secretary Pate calls for Statewide High School Voter Registration Day on March 3 (2/11/2020)
Secretary Pate hires Jeff Franklin as Chief Cybersecurity Officer (2/6/2020)
Office statement from Secretary Pate regarding Iowa Caucuses (2/4/2020)
Official data rebuts false claims regarding Iowa voter registration (2/3/2020)
Secretary Pate to lead nation’s secretaries of state at NASS conference this week in D.C. (1/29/2020)
Trump, Yang and Sanders lead Iowa Youth Straw Poll presidential votes (1/28/2020)
Secretary Pate honors Ambassador Kenneth Quinn with NASS Medallion Award (1/27/2020)
Secretary Pate launches Fast Track Filing for biennial reports (1/24/2020)
Secretary Pate partners with Iowa Wild to promote Iowa Caucuses, voter registration (1/22/2020)
Secretary Pate to conduct Iowa Youth Straw Poll on January 28 (1/21/2020)
Iowa’s First-in-the-Nation partnership with VoteShield helps protect integrity of elections (1/15/2020)
Secretary Pate launches digital outreach to help survivors of human trafficking (01/08/2020)
2019 Media Releases
Iowa registers 350,000 new voters in five years (12/30/2019)
Secretary Pate refers nine instances of suspected double voting to county prosecutors (12/27/2019)
Guest editorial from Secretary Pate and his Auditor’s Working Group: Working together to protect your vote (12/23/2019)
Secretary Pate leads bipartisan delegation to Israel (12/16/2019)
Four schools register over 90% of students to vote, qualify for Carrie Chapman Catt Award (12/04/2019)
Iowa voter registration hits new high for a December prior to general election (12/02/2019)
Secretary Pate announces multi-tiered solutions for felon database (11/20/2019)
Secretary Pate, Hy-Vee unite to pay tribute to Iowa's veterans (11/07/2019)
Over 359,000 voters cast ballots in city/school elections (11/06/2019)
It's important to make your voice heard in Tuesday's city/school elections (11/04/2019)
Trump, Sanders lead Iowa Youth Straw Poll presidential votes; Ernst above 51 percent in U.S. Senate tally (10/29/2019)
Secretary Pate to conduct Iowa Youth Straw Poll for presidential, congressional races on October 29 (10/16/2019)
Secretary Pate names 14 county officials to bipartisan Auditors' Working Group (10/07/2019)
Secretary Pate partners with Iowa laundromat owners to promote Safe at Home during Domestic Violence Awareness Month (10/03/2019)
Secretary Pate declares victory in Voter ID court ruling (10/01/2019)
Secretary Pate to visit Saydel High School on Tuesday for National Voter Registration Day (09/23/2019)
Secretary Pate partners with Facebook to encourage Iowans to register to vote (09/19/2019)
Secretary Pate announces Carrie Chapman Catt Award for high schools that register 90% of eligible students to vote (09/10/2019)
Secretary Pate encourages Iowans to participate in National Voter Registration Month (09/04/2019)
Secretary Pate partners with Iowa Cubs to promote Iowa Caucuses, voter registration (08/27/2019)
School and city elections held on same day beginning this year; Candidate filing starts Monday (08/22/2019)
Biden edges Warren by 10 votes in State Fair Straw Poll; Trump surpasses 96% among Republicans (08/19/2019)
Biden, Warren leading Dem field in State Fair Straw Poll; Trump at 96% among Republicans (08/12/2019)
The Iowa Model for Election Security (08/08/2019)
State Fair Straw Poll to include presidential, U.S. Senate and U.S. House candidates (08/01/2019)
Iowa breaks record for new business filings for fourth consecutive year (07/15/2019)
Iowa wins bid to host NASS 2021 Summer Conference (07/10/2019)
Secretary Pate named NASS President, wins national award for election cybersecurity (07/08/2019)
Celebrating the anniversary of women gaining the right to vote (07/01/2019)
Secretary Pate unveils exhibit at State Capitol celebrating women's suffrage (06/28/2019)
Secretary Pate honors Iowa county IT organization for election security assistance (06/20/2019)
Iowa breaks record for new business filings in a single month, again (06/10/2019)
Iowa smashes record for most new business filings in a single month (05/09/2019)
Secretary Pate honors Iowa National Guard, OCIO, DOT with NASS Medallion Awards (04/17/2019)
Secretary Pate asks voters to respond to No Activity notices (04/10/2019)
Secretary Pate conducting student Voter Engagement Summit on April 13 (04/08/2019)
Secretary Pate launches Fast Track Filing for UCC filers (03/27/2019)
Abolishing the Electoral College would be devastating to Iowa (03/26/2019)
Secretary Pate applauds Governor, provides update on felon database (03/14/2019)
Secretary Pate applauds House committee's passage of absentee ballot tracking bill (03/06/2019)
Secretary Pate honored with national award for improving voter accessibility (02/25/2019)
Secretary Pate joins election cybersecurity panel at National Governors Association meeting (02/21/2019)
New business creations off to strong start in 2019 (02/11/2019)
Secretary Pate's election cybersecurity initiative named finalist for national award (02/05/2019)
A survivor shares her story of human trafficking (01/28/2019)
Statement from Secretary Pate regarding court ruling (01/24/2019)
Secretary Pate appoints new State Administrator of Elections; Kline to retire as Deputy Commissioner of Elections (01/22/2019)
Secretary Pate releases 2018 election statistics showing younger Iowans participating in record numbers (01/10/2019)
Voter ID now required at polling places (01/07/2019)
State Election Director to retire, honored with NASS Medallion Award (01/03/2019)
2018 Media Releases
Secretary Pate statement on House District 55 election (12/11/2018)
Secretary Pate sending thousands of Safe at Home booklets to hair salons across Iowa (12/10/2018)
2018 general election results certified; Statement on HD 55 race (12/03/2018)
Recounts completed in House Districts 55, 82 races (11/28/2018)
Vote recounts requested in Iowa House District 55 and 82 (11/19/2018)
Secretary Pate, Hy-Vee partner for "Honor A Veteran" program in conjunction with Veterans Day (11/08/2018)
Election turnout an all-time high for Iowa mid-term election; Post-election audit process begins (11/07/2018)
Secretary Pate launches Fast Track Filing for businesses updating their registered agent (11/02/2018)
Secretary Pate, Disability Rights Iowa partner to promote and encourage curbside voting to Iowans with disabilities (11/01/2018)
Reynolds projected winner of the Iowa Youth Straw Poll; Blum, Peters, Young, King win congressional races (10/31/2018)
Reynolds leads Iowa Youth Straw Poll gubernatorial vote; Blum, Peters, Young, King ahead in congressional races (10/30/2018)
Guest editorial from Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate Why You Should Vote (10/29/2018)
Secretary Pate, U.S. Homeland Security reassure Iowans: Your vote is safe (10/29/2018)
Secretary Pate statement on reports of voter lists being sold on the internet (10/16/2018)
Secretary Pate to conduct Iowa Youth Straw Poll on October 30; Gubernatorial, congressional races to be polled (10/16/2018)
Secretary Pate launches "Share Their Story" initiative for Domestic Violence Awareness Month (10/02/2018)
Governor Reynolds, Secretary Pate, OCIO to participate in Cybersecurity Awareness Month activities on October 1 (09/28/2018)
Nearly 5,000 Iowans register to vote on National Voter Registration Day (09/26/2018)
Secretary of State contacting 300,000 eligible Iowans, encouraging them to register to vote (09/24/2018)
Secretary Pate encourages newspapers, media outlets to publish voter registration forms on September 25 (09/20/2018)
Secretary Pate statement on President's announcement regarding election meddling (09/12/2018)
Secretary Pate encourages Iowans to participate in National Voter Registration Month (09/04/2018)
Dawn Williams inducted into The Election Center Hall of Fame (08/29/2018)
Secretary Pate receives top national certification for election officials (08/28/2018)
Recently registered voters to receive updated cards (08/27/2018)
Secretary Pate announces election cybersecurity plans for 2018 and beyond (08/23/2018)
Secretary Pate announces use of Tribal IDs as a valid form of identification for elections (08/21/2018)
Early Iowa State Fair Straw Poll results indicate tight races; John Wayne wins poll for favorite Iowa celebrity (08/13/2018)
Secretary Pate, Iowa League of Heroes partner for "Be A Voter" initiative, voter registration drive at State Fair (08/10/2018)
Secretary Pate's State Fair Straw Poll to include races for Governor, Congress (08/7/2018)
Secretary Pate, Google, SBDC partner for "Grow Your Business Day" at State Fair (08/6/2018)
Secretary Pate reappointed to national election cybersecurity committee (08/3/2018)
Iowa shatters record for new business filings (08/2/2018)
Iowa Secretary of State's innovative cybersecurity poster draws national acclaim (08/1/2018)
Joint statement from the Iowa Secretary of State and Iowa Attorney General (07/27/2018)
Iowa joins multi-state compact aimed at improving voter rolls and increasing registration (07/26/2018)
Iowa surpasses 250,000 newly registered voters since January 2015 (07/24/2018)
Secretary Pate details election security measures in new video (07/19/2018)
Secretary Pate partners with county auditors to participate in cybersecurity assessment project (07/9/2018)
Secretary Pate issues statement on passing of Robert Ray (07/09/2018)
Secretary Pate partners with Secretaries of State nationwide for National Election Security Summit (06/20/2018)
Secretary Pate's new Fast Track Filing system makes it easier for Iowans to start a business (06/18/2018)
Secretary Pate reveals Finkenauer for Congress campaign was source of erroneous text messages to voters (06/06/2018)
Secretary Pate, Department of Homeland Security dedicating new resources to protect security of Iowa's elections (06/05/2018)
Secretary of State investigating reports of erroneous text messages to voters (06/05/2018)
Secretary Pate announces nearly 50,000 absentee voters, shattering records for Iowa primary elections (06/04/2018)
Secretary Pate announces new record high of registered voters before a primary election (06/01/2018)
Secretary Pate announces record number of absentee ballot requests (05/31/2018)
Secretary Pate statement on reports of lawsuit filed against HF 516 (05/30/2018)
Secretary Pate provides comprehensive poll worker training ahead of June primary; Absentee voting ahead of 2014 pace (05/30/2018)
Secretary Pate changes law to make Election Day registration easier (05/17/2018)
Absentee balloting period underway in Iowa (05/07/2018)
Secretary Pate protects Iowa's elections system, creates unprecedented partnerships with Cybersecurity Working Group (05/04/2018)
Secretary Pate launches Voter Ready website to help prepare Iowans for June 5 primary elections (05/01/2018)
Secretary Pate statement on disclosure report (04/30/2018)
Secretary Pate to conduct Iowa Youth Straw Poll during FFA State Leadership Conference on Monday (04/20/2018)
Campaign Ethics Board exonerates Secretary Pate from dishonest media attacks (04/18/2018)
Secretary Pate statement on erroneous AP story (04/18/2018)
Secretary Pate to conduct Iowa Youth Straw Poll on April 24 (04/18/2018)
Secretary Pate hosting College Voter Engagement Summit this Friday, Saturday (04/11/2018)
Secretary Pate arms candidates, political parties, county auditors with Cybersecurity Playbook (04/9/2018)
Secretary of State Paul Pate statement on District Court's ruling (04/5/2018)
State Objection Panel rulings (03/28/2018)
State Objection Panel to review candidate filing objections Tuesday afternoon (03/26/2018)
Secretary of State Paul Pate statement on candidacy of Theresa Greenfield (03/22/2018)
Challenge filed regarding the candidacy of gubernatorial candidate Ron Corbett (03/21/2018)
Candidate filing period concludes, final list to be posted Monday (03/16/2018)
Candidate filing period underway for legislative, statewide, federal candidates (02/26/2018)
Secretary Pate, County Auditors to conduct "Voter Ready" roundtables in Wapello, Mahaska counties on Friday (02/22/2018)
Secretary Pate, County Auditors to conduct "Voter Ready" roundtables in Union, Page, Ringgold counties on Thursday (01/31/2018)
Secretary Pate launches "Voter Ready" initiative to prepare Iowans for election law changes (01/10/2018)
Secretary Pate appoints Ken Kline as Iowa's Deputy Commissioner of Elections (01/08/2018)
2017 Media Releases
Secretary Pate welcomes new CIO to oversee launch of Business Services upgrades, cybersecurity (12/13/2017)
Secretary Pate approves Linn County redistricting plan (12/08/2017)
Secretary Pate begins mailing Voter ID cards to registered voters without driver's licenses, non-driver ID's (12/04/2017)
Iowa voter registration hits all-time high for a December prior to a general election (12/01/2017)
Secretary Pate, EAC partner for IT, cybersecurity training for county auditors (11/29/2017)
Secretary of State, Hy-Vee partner for "Honor A Veteran" program in conjunction with Veterans Day (11/09/2017)
Iowa Youth Straw Poll results (11/01/2017)
Statement from Secretary of State Paul Pate on public comments submitted regarding administrative rules (10/17/2017)
Secretary of State Pate to conduct Iowa Youth Straw Poll on November 1 (10/12/2017)
Secretary of State helps National Guard members request absentee ballots before overseas deployment (10/02/2017)
Iowa Secretary of State announces new "Fast Track Filing" system for Iowa's business community (09/28/2017)
Secretary Pate's statement on attempting hacking of Iowa's elections system (09/22/2017)
Iowa State Fair Straw Poll results through first four days; Reynolds, Boulton lead parties' race for governor (08/14/2017)
Iowa Secretary of State, Google, SBDC partner to help Iowa businesses grow (08/09/2017)
Iowa sets record for new business filings (08/03/2017)
Governor's race to be included in Secretary Pate's State Fair Straw Poll (08/02/2017)
Guest editorial from Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate - Open letter to Iowa Voters (08/01/2017)
Secretary Pate responds to ACLU's open records request (07/24/2017)
Pate encourages all Iowans to participate in National Voters with Disabilities Registration Week (07/17/2017)
Pate elected treasurer of National Association of Secretaries of State; Helps pass federal Safe at Home resolution (07/11/2017)
Secretary Pate unveils voter registration form available in larger print to assist Iowans with low vision (06/21/2017)
Secretary of State Pate launches Voter ID informational webpage (06/14/2017)
Secretary Pate honors 99-year-old Berniece Butler, Iowa's most senior precinct elections official (06/01/2017)
Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate appointed to Council of State Governments' Executive and International Committees (05/11/2017)
Secretary Pate statement on signing HF 516 into law (05/05/2017)
Secretary Pate appoints Jasper County Auditor Dennis Parrott to national board (05/04/2017)
Statement from Secretary Pate and former Secretaries of State regarding Attorney General's announcement (05/01/2017)
A Compelling Personal Story from a Safe at Home Participant (04/26/2017)
County Auditors' Task Force recommendations included in Election Modernization and Integrity Act (03/23/2017)
Dallas Center-Grimes students join celebration of Iowa Social Studies Education Day (03/13/2017)
Secretary of State Paul Pate wins national award for voter education (03/13/2017)
Statement from Secretary of State Paul Pate regarding passage of House File 516 (03/09/2017)
Libertarian Party obtains official political party status in Iowa (03/02/2017)
Secretary Pate's "Helping Veterans and Iowans with Disabilities Vote" Initiative is Finalist for National Award (02/23/2017)
Secretary Pate urges voters to respond quickly to change of address notices (02/14/2017)
Statement from Secretary Pate regarding Dallas County (02/09/2017)
Iowa Legislature introduces Secretary Pate's Election Integrity Act (02/08/2017)
The Truth about the Election Integrity bill (01/12/2017)
MYTH vs. FACT regarding Secretary Pate's Election Integrity Act (01/12/2017)
Secretary of State Paul Pate unveils proposed Election Integrity legislation (01/05/2017)
State Canvassing Board certifies results of Senate District 45 special election (01/03/2017)
2016 Media Releases
Official canvass results for 2016 election (12/05/16)
Iowa Youth Straw Poll results (11/01/16)
More than 300 schools to take part in Iowa Youth Straw Poll on Tuesday (10/31/16)
Statement from Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate on election integrity (10/17/16)
Secretary Pate casts ballot in Cedar Rapids on first day of early voting (9/29/16)
Pate launches new initiative to help military veterans and Iowans with disabilities vote (9/26/16)
Trump, Grassley Win Iowa Secretary of State's State Fair Straw Poll (8/22/16)
Filing period for state and federal candidates concludes; Updated candidate list (8/19/16)
Trump, Grassley are early leaders in Secretary of State's Iowa State Fair Straw Poll (8/15/16)
Iowa Secretary of State, Google form partnership to get businesses on the map (8/11/16)
Iowa Secretary of State's Fair Booth to Feature Presidential, U.S. Senate Straw Poll (8/8/16)
State Record for New Business Filings (7/26/16)
Pate Named to Executive Board of National Association of Secretaries of State (7/18/16)
Secretary Pate Statement on Iowa Supreme Court Decision (6/30/16)
Secretary of State's "Caucus 101" Website Earns International Award (6/9/16)
Early Voting Deadlines Near for June 7 Primary (6/2/16)
Fulfill Civic Duty and Vote on June 7 (5/27/16)
Iowa Secretary of State's Office Conducting Elections 101 Workshop for Iowa Media (5/9/16)
Complete List of State and Federal Candidate Filings (3/18/16)
Last Day of State and Federal Candidate Filing Period (3/18/16)
Final Voter Registration Data Report from Iowa Caucus (3/15/16)
Pate Hails Passage of Bill Making it Easier for Overseas Military Members to Vote (3/10/16)
Secretary Pate Named Co-Chair of NASS Business ID Theft Task Force (3/7/16)
State Parties Receive Large Boost from Caucus Night Registrations (2/22/16)
Iowa Lakes CC District special elections delayed until 9 am Tuesday due to wintery weather (2/8/16)
Several of Tuesday's School Special Elections Delayed Due to Wintery Weather Forecast (2/1/16)
Iowa Caucuses Boosting Party Voter Registrations (2/1/16)
Voter Registration Data for the 2016 Iowa Caucus (1/28/16)
Results from the 2016 Iowa Youth Presidential Straw Poll (1/26/16)
Secretary of State Paul Pate Conducting Iowa Youth Presidential Straw Poll on January 26 (1/14/16)
Electronic Voter Registration System Makes Iowa National Leader in Accessibility (1/4/16)
2015 Media Releases
Applications Now Accepted for Safe at Home; Statewide Program Launches Jan. 1 (12/21/15)
News conference at 11 am on Monday regarding Safe at Home program (12/17/15)
Secretary Pate proposes legislation making it easier for overseas military to vote (12/4/15)
MEDIA RELEASE: Statewide Iowa Youth Caucus Results; Carson, Sanders Garner Most Support Per Party (11/19/15)
RELEASE: 16 Presidential Hopefuls Send Video Messages to Students for Iowa Youth Caucus, Caucus 101 (11/12/15)
Secretary of State Paul Pate announces expansion of Honor a Veteran with Your Vote program (11/10/15)
Ben Carson, Mark Everson "Caucus 101" Videos to Iowa HS Students Unveiled (11/2/15)
Reagan Selected as Favorite Former President by Iowa Republicans (10/31/15)
Martin O'Malley, Bobby Jindal "Caucus 101" Videos to Iowa HS Students Unveiled (10/29/15)
Hillary Clinton, Jeb Bush "Caucus 101" Videos to Iowa HS Students Unveiled (10/27/15)
Mike Huckabee, Rand Paul "Caucus 101" Video Messages to Iowa High School Students Unveiled (10/23/15)
First "Caucus 101" Presidential Candidate Videos to Iowa HS Students Unveiled (10/20/15)
Deadline for Candidate Filing in HD 21 Special Election is Nov. 13 (10/16/15)
Secretary of State Pate unveils Caucus 101 curriculum for Iowa HS Students (10/6/15)
Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate's statement on the verdict in the Griffin vs. Pate case (9/28/15)
Secretary of State Paul Pate Celebrates September 22 as National Voter Registration Day (9/22/15)
Deadline for Candidate Filing in HD Special Election is Oct. 9 (9/18/15)
Make an Impact in Your Community, Vote this Tuesday (9/4/15)
Final Results from Secretary Paul Pate's State Fair Straw Polls (8/24/15)
Secretary of State's Fair Booth to Feature Presidential Straw Poll (8/10/15)
Pate Commemorates 50th Anniversary of Voting Rights Act (8/5/15)
Secretary Pate Named Chair of NASS Committee on Business Services (7/29/15)
Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate Selected as CSG Toll Fellow (7/13/15)
Secretary Pate Honored by Google for Improving Elections (7/10/15)
This Fourth of July, Let Freedom Ring (7/4/15)
Celebrate Flag Day and Honor a Veteran (6/14/15)
Pate talks Safe at Home, Online Voter Registration (5/21/15)
Pate Trumpets Trade Partnerships Following Taiwan Trip (5/8/15)
Pate Hails Safe at Home Act as Landmark Legislation for Iowa (5/7/15)
Pate Champions National Small Business Week (5/5/15)
Secretary of State Paul Pate Praises Legislature's Unanimous Approval of Safe at Home Act (4/15/15)
What they're saying about Safe at Home (4/14/15)
Safe at Home Act Clears Major Legislative Hurdle (3/26/15)
Pate Names Copeland To Auditor's Advisory Group (2/25/15)
Pate Names Wellhausen To Auditor's Advisory Group (2/25/15)
Pate Names Veeder To Key Advisory Roles (2/17/15)
Pate Names Hysell To Auditor's Advisory Group (2/12/15)
Pate Names Deters To Auditor's Advisory Group (2/12/15)
Pate Names Pitts To Auditor's Advisory Group (2/12/15)
Pate Names Gill To Auditor's Advisory Group (2/11/15)
Pate Names Miller To Auditor's Advisory Group (2/11/15)
Safe At Home Act Introduced In Iowa (2/5/15)
Safe At Home Media Advisory (2/5/15)
On-Line Voter Registration Coming To Iowa (1/20/15)
Special Election Set In HD 23 (1/14/15)
Pate Welcomes Senator Mark Costello (1/13/15)
Pate Welcomes Representative Kooiker (1/13/15)