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Iowa · Iowa Secretary of State · Updated Oct 16, 2026

Paul Pate

RepublicanIncumbent

Incumbent secretary of state (1995–1999, 2015–present)

2026 race · Iowa Secretary of State

87% chance of winning · race rated Likely R

13%87%

68% chance of winning · race rated Lean R

32%68%
● Ryan Peterman● Paul PateINC
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Background

Current office
Iowa Secretary of State
Experience
Statewide office or Congress
Past races on file
2 (2 won)

Links: Wikipedia · Candidate list (source)

Electoral history

Earlier races in Iowa, newest first, matched by name in the results archive.

  1. 2022

    Secretary of State Nov 8, 2022

    R · 60.1% · 723,250 votes

    Won
  2. 2018

    Secretary of State Nov 6, 2018

    R · 52.7% · 685,780 votes

    Won

Opponents in 2026