Iowa Secretary

Dec 10, 2024 | communitynewspapergroup.com | Iowa Secretary

The role of Iowa Secretary of State requires balance – ensuring that Iowa elections are safe, secure, and fair while concurrently empowering every eligible voter to exercise their fundamental right to make their voices heard in Iowa elections. Across all 99 counties, we saw a fair and smoothly administered 2024 general election.

Nov 1, 2024 | communitynewspapergroup.com | Iowa Secretary

JOHNSTON – Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate and state and federal election security partners convened at the Iowa Department of Homeland Security’s Emergency Operation Center to remind voters of the many safeguards in place that protect Iowa’s election integrity. Representatives state and federal election security partners are in regular communication throughout the year to solidify their respective roles in keeping Iowa elections safe and secure.

Oct 23, 2024 | communitynewspapergroup.com | Iowa Secretary

DES MOINES – It is imperative that only eligible Iowa voters vote in Iowa elections. As part of our many safeguards in protecting Iowa elections, we conduct regular audits of our voter registration lists to maintain clean voter rolls and maintain compliance with state and constitutional voting requirements. Through this auditing process, we recently reviewed 2.3 million voter records. We have found 87 people who have self-reported they are not citizens, after they have voted.

Oct 18, 2024 | communitynewspapergroup.com | Iowa Secretary

DES MOINES — Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate is reminding every Iowa voter to have a plan in place to be successful in casting their ballot this election. Whether you plan to vote absentee by mail, early absentee in-person, or in person at the polls on Election Day, it’s never too early to make a plan. Those who plan to vote absentee by mail should be prepared to request their absentee ballot by October 21, 2024. Part of that plan should also include tracking your absentee ballot.

Sep 9, 2024 | vintontoday.com | Iowa Secretary

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig recognized 16 Iowa students whose artwork was selected for inclusion in the 2024-2025 Choose Iowa Coloring Calendar during a ceremony at the 2024 Iowa State Fair. Choose Iowa is the state's signature brand for Iowa grown, Iowa raised and Iowa made food and ag products. The annual Choose Iowa Coloring Calendar contest encourages Iowa students to create artwork that highlights the importance and productivity of Iowa agriculture.