Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate

News releases, statements & info on elections, business filings & State of Iowa from the Office of Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate. #BeAVoter

[Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate @IowaSOS]

I had the opportunity to deliver the morning keynote at the State Cybersecurity Conference hosted by @IowaStateU. I join leaders from across our state who are working to keep communities safe. By sharing knowledge we can better protect the systems Iowans depend on every day.

[Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate @IowaSOS]

Iowa law requires election officials to initial each ballot before handing it to a voter. This is routine and do not affect your ballot’s validity. Your ballot will be counted. Questions? Contact your trusted election officials or visit https://t.co/2imvsdbXBl #TrustedInfo2026

[Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate @IowaSOS]

Save these. Share these. Use these if you need to. You are not alone. #DVAM

[Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate @IowaSOS]

I was proud to have joined members of our team last night to help fight hunger alongside Meals from the Heartland and the World Food Prize Foundation.
Together, volunteers broke a Guiness Word record, packaging more than 600,000 meals in just one hour.

[Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate @IowaSOS]

IBAT isn't just for big businesses. Shops, restaurants, banks, offices and businesses of all kinds can be part of this effort.

We're always looking for more Iowa businesses to join us in raising awareness of human trafficking.

Membership is free at https://t.co/nVITcASzqT.

[Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate @IowaSOS]

I met with the Fort Dodge Chamber last week to discuss IBAT, Safe at Home, and our efforts to crack down on business fraud

Protecting Iowa businesses and the people behind them matters. I appreciate the Chamber taking the time to talk about how we can continue that work together

[Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate @IowaSOS]

The right words can't undo what happened, but they can remind a survivor they're not alone.

And if you're not sure what comes after that conversation, that's where Safe at Home can help. Learn more at https://t.co/m89k5H8heJ

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Today is Election Hero Day, and we’re recognizing the Iowans who help make our elections work: our poll workers.

They’re community members who give their time to help voters and keep things running smoothly on Election Day. Iowa’s elections wouldn’t be the same without them.

[Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate @IowaSOS]

2 weeks until General Election Day in Iowa.

Need to check your registration, polling place, or sample ballot? Visit https://t.co/2imvsdbXBl. https://t.co/gLEDPu6jGW

Elections you can count on. #MakeAPlan https://t.co/kEfAqKaq1m

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More than 1,000 Iowa businesses and organizations have joined Iowa Businesses Against Trafficking (IBAT), helping bring human trafficking awareness to workplaces and communities across our state. Join us at https://t.co/nVITcASzqT https://t.co/zt7bzXrHuf

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College life can get busy, but Sophie made sure voting was part of her plans when she came home for fall break.

In-person absentee voting is available at your local county auditor’s office until Nov. 2. Find your options at https://t.co/2imvsdbXBl and #MakeAPlan to vote!

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Shopping local, spreading the word and supporting women entrepreneurs all help Iowa businesses succeed. Our office is here to help business owners get started and keep growing. Find resources at https://t.co/BcokbyDlrH.

[Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate @IowaSOS]

If you won’t be able to vote in person on Election Day, make sure to get your request submitted today. Absentee ballot requests must be received by your county auditor by 5 p.m. today.

Visit https://t.co/2imvsdbXBl https://t.co/o1lqouYPKN to view all voting options.

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Behind every business is someone willing to take a leap. This Women’s Small Business Month, we’re recognizing the nearly 100,000 women-owned businesses across Iowa and sharing resources to help them grow: https://t.co/0FHmjPDRYP

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One simple question: How does wearing purple help support survivors? 💜

Join us, wear purple, share your photo, and help us keep the conversation going. #DVAM Visit https://t.co/m89k5H8heJ for resources

[Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate @IowaSOS]

Iowa voters, in-person absentee voting starts today! You can vote early at your local county auditor’s office through Monday, November 2.

Make a plan to vote! Find your county auditor or request an absentee ballot at https://t.co/2imvsdbXBl.

[Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate @IowaSOS]

Just 3 weeks until General Election Day on November 3!

Now is the time to make your plan to vote. Check your voter registration, find your polling place, review your sample ballot, and learn more at https://t.co/2imvsdbXBl. https://t.co/Z49U1QHbTk

Elections you can count on.

[Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate @IowaSOS]

Across all 99 counties, Iowa’s county auditors are testing voting equipment ahead of the Nov. 3 General Election.

Iowans deserve elections that are safe and secure, and this is another important step in making sure they can have confidence in their vote.

[Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate @IowaSOS]

Huckleberry Home in Des Moines is a curated collection of gifts and home decor featuring locally sourced and fair trade products. “I am thankful every single day that I get to do something I love and that also supports so many in our community,” says Desiree, the owner.

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2026 Iowa Youth Straw Poll Results: U.S. House Districts 1-4

Iowa K-12 students cast 11,671 ballots in a mock election to build civic engagement and learn about the voting process. See the results for U.S. House!

Results are unofficial and nonscientific: https://t.co/lNVIQLAWz3

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2026 Iowa Youth Straw Poll Results: U.S. Senate

Iowa K-12 students cast 11,671 ballots in a mock election to build civic engagement and learn about the voting process. See the results for U.S. Senate!

Results are unofficial and nonscientific: https://t.co/lNVIQLAWz3