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Iowa Secretary of State Race

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Episode 65: A Conversation With Jules Ofenbakh and Christopher Peters

For this episode of the Caffeinated Thoughts Podcast, Shane Vander Hart has a discussion with Jules Ofenbakh and Dr. Christopher Peters.

Ethics Complaint Filed Against Deidre DeJear

An ethics complaint against Secretary of State candidate Deidre DeJear alleges improper organization filings and several campaign donation violations.

Iowa Ethics Board Reprimands Jim Mowrer for Illegal PAC Donation

The Iowa Ethics and Campaign Disclosure Board reprimanded Jim Mowrer for illegally maintaining a PAC and donating $1500 to his Secretary of State Campaign.

Iowa Libertarians Nominate Down-Ballot Candidates

The Libertarian Party of Iowa re-convened their state convention to nominate candidates for vacancies on the general election ballot in two Congressional and five state-wide races.

Hubbell, Finkenauer, Axne, Scholten Win in Iowa Democrat Primary

Iowa Democrats saw record turnout for their primary that saw hotly contested races for Governor, Secretary of State, and in Iowa’s 1st, 3rd, and 4th Congressional Districts.

Jim Mowrer’s Illegal Endorsement of Himself

Shane Vander Hart: The Majority Rules PAC, of which Jim Mowrer apparently is still the treasurer of, endorsed his candidacy for Iowa Secretary of State. So essentially he endorsed himself. This is sad, pathetic, and a violation of Iowa law.

Paul Pate to Seek a Third Term as Iowa Secretary of State

Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate announced his plans to run for reelection during speeches at Republican county conventions on Saturday. Pate is currently serving his second term as Secretary of State.

Brad Anderson’s Campaign Finance Reform Hypocrisy

Brad Anderson, former Democratic Iowa Secretary of State candidate now campaign finance reform champion, had over $1 Million spent to help see him elected.

Brad Anderson Buoyed By Out of State Interests

Former Iowa Secretary of State Paul D. Pate called attention to the dramatic disparity between where he and Brad Anderson get their financial support.

Candidate for Secretary of State Can’t Even Follow Iowa Election Law

An ethics complaint was registered against Brad Anderson, Democrat for Secretary of State candidate, citing his failure to comply with Iowa election law.

Poll: Iowans Want Voter ID, Support Pate for Secretary of State

A poll released on October 15th shows that Iowans overwhelmingly support voter ID. It also shows Paul Pate leads Brad Anderson in Secretary of State Race.

Eight Observations Leading to Election Day in Iowa

With less than a month to go before election day here are eight observations about Iowa’s Governor, U.S. Senate, Congressional and down ballot races.

Pate Pledges to Cut Burdensome Red Tape for Iowa Businesses

Former Iowa Secretary of State and Mayor of Cedar Rapids Paul Pate pledged to improve the business services division of the Secretary of State’s office.

Iowa GOP: Brad Anderson’s Ties to Convicted Identity Thief Should Cause Concern

Democrat Iowa Secretary of State candidate Brad Anderson’s ties to convicted identity thief should concern Iowans seeking impartial chief elections officer.

Caffeinated Thoughts Radio – 9-13-14

Shane Vander Hart & Brian Myers talk with Iowa Secretary of State candidate Paul Pate, State Rep. Kevin Koester and talk about The Scary Guy in Cass County.

Pate Plan Promotes and Strengthens Iowa Elections

Iowa Secretary of State candidate Paul D. Pate has released his plan to encourage voter participation while strengthening the integrity of Iowa’s elections.