Ryan Peterman
Lost the 2026 race for Iowa Secretary of State.
- Last margin
- −6.4
- Lost 2026
Source: Wikidata, congress-legislators and Open States; 99chambers legislative records
Background
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- On the ballot as
- former legislative assistant to Jeanne Shaheen
Every race Peterman has run
Baseline: how the seat voted for president in the same or nearest year. Running ahead of it means Peterman won voters the party’s presidential nominee did not; primaries have no baseline.
| Year | Office | Stage | Result | Opponents | Share | Margin | Baseline | Against baseline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Iowa Secretary of State | General | Lost | Paul Pate (R), Write-in (I) | 46.7% | R+6.4 | R+13.4 |
Source: 99chambers results archive; 2026: Iowa Secretary of State (unofficial)Updated Nov 8, 2026, 7:01 PM ET
Polls of Peterman’s races
The 2026 general average had Peterman behind by 3.4; Peterman lost by 6.4.
| Race | Average | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 · 1 poll | R+3.4 | R+6.4 |
Source: 99chambers polling average on Election Day; 2026 results: Iowa Secretary of State (unofficial)Updated Nov 8, 2026, 7:01 PM ET
Who Peterman has run against
- Paul Pate (R) · 2026 general, lost
Source: 99chambers results archive; 2026: Iowa Secretary of State (unofficial)