IA Sec of State announces plans to run for re-election
June 14th, 2025 by Ric Hanson
CEDAR RAPIDS—Paul Pate today (Saturday) announced his plans to run for reelection as Iowa’s Secretary of State. Pate pointed to his numerous accomplishments over the years, including implementing voter ID and post-election audits, paper ballots, award-winning cybersecurity measures, and more. Pate also pointed to his efforts to bring new cutting edge technology to the office’s business services with the launch of the online Fast Track Filing tool and 24/7 call center staffed by Iowans.