Pate Expands Fast Track System for Business Filings
Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate transitioned six types of business filings into the Fast Track Filing system to make managing them easier for businesses.
Iowa Libertarians Request Help from Gov. Reynolds for Presidential Ballot Access
The Libertarian Party of Iowa requested that Gov. Kim Reynolds waive the petitioning requirements for their presidential candidate in light of COVID-19.
Iowa Sec. of State Pate and AARP Encourages Older Iowans to Vote By Mail
Secretary of State Paul Pate and AARP Iowa are calling for older voters in light of the COVID-19 pandemic to vote by mail for the June 2 primary election.
Iowa Secretary of State’s Office Unveils Searchable Database of Remote Notaries
Secretary of State Paul Pate: It’s vital that Iowans are able to continue to conduct important business transactions while maintaining social distancing.
Iowa Secretary of State Office to Mail Absentee Ballot Request to Every Registered Voter
The Iowa Secretary of State’s office plans to mail an absentee ballot request form to every active registered voter in the state ahead of June 2 primary.
State Objection Panel Upholds One Challenge, Dismisses Others
Nine candidates saw a challenge to their nominating petition signatures for the June primary, the State Objection Panel only upheld one of the challenges.
Iowa’s Republican Elected Officials Comment on Iowa Democratic Caucus Results Delay
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst, U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley, and Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate defended the Iowa Caucus after results delay.
Iowa Secretary of State: Data Does Not Back Up Judicial Watch’s Voter Registration Claim
Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate said it’s unfortunate Judicial Watch puts out inaccurate data regarding Iowa voter registration, especially on the day of the Iowa Caucus.
Iowa Secretary of State Releases Fast Track Filing for Biennial Reports
Approximately 70,000 Iowa businesses will file biennial reports in 2020 and now they can use the Fast Track System through the Iowa Secretary of State’s office.
New Record: Iowa Has Over 2 Million Registered Voters Heading Into 2020
Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate announced that for the first time in history, the state has over 2 million voters heading into a general election year.