Paul Pate
R · Iowa · 2026 · IncumbentRunning for Secretary Of State, Iowa
Top priorities
From the campaign site
- Administer elections and voter information
- Maintain business and public-record services
- Promote election security and confidence
Biography
Paul Pate is Iowa's incumbent secretary of state and a Republican candidate for another term. His office oversees elections, business filings, notary services, land-records coordination, and voter information across Iowa.
Record in office
- Oversaw Iowa election administration, business filings, voter information, and related public-record services.
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