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News releases, statements & info on elections, business filings & State of Iowa from the Office of Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate. #BeAVoter
Sep 11, 2020 5 tweets 5 min read
Proud to announce our new partnership with the head coaches for @CycloneFB @HawkeyeFootball @UNIFootball @DrakeBulldogsFB. Each coach has taped video messages encouraging Iowans to #RegisterToVote and #BeAVoter. Digital ads will also share the message ahead of the 2020 election. Image "I urge all Iowans to do their part on November 3rd and get out and vote. Whether it’s in person or via an absentee ballot, I hope we all exercise this right that can make a positive impact within our communities.” – Cyclone Football Coach Matt Campbell #Cyclones #BeAVoter
May 26, 2020 4 tweets 2 min read
Very pleased to announce 18 schools earned the Carrie Chapman Catt Award during the 2019-20 school year by registering at least 90% of eligible students to vote.
The schools include:

Isaac Newton Christian Academy
Rivermont Collegiate...

1/2 South Page HS
St. Mary's HS
Valley Lutheran School
Lone Tree HS
Pella Christian HS
Ballard HS
Walnut Creek Campus
Notre Dame Catholic HS
Fort Madison HS
Norwalk HS
Woodward-Granger HS
Newman Catholic HS
Baxter HS
Nashua-Plainfield HS
CR Prairie HS
Urbandale HS

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Apr 17, 2019 4 tweets 5 min read
Pleased to present @NASSorg Medallion Awards to Mark Lowe from @iowadot Jeff Franklin from @IowaOCIO & Major Gen. Timothy Orr from @IowaNatGuard. They are part of our "A-Team", committed to protecting & enhancing our elections. Thank you! #elections #cybersecurity Image Protecting Iowa’s elections requires a team effort. We assembled an A-Team to help. Jeff Franklin & the @IowaOCIO are big part of that. They worked hard to provide all 99 counties with cyber-services. Pleased to present them with @NASSorg Medallion Award: sos.iowa.gov/news/2019_04_1… Image
Dec 3, 2018 4 tweets 3 min read
The 2018 general election in Iowa is now official. Here is an update on the official State Canvass and the HD 55 #ialegis election: Image The 2018 general election in Iowa is now official. Here are a few #ElectionGeek tidbits & stats:
-1,334,279 voters, record high for Iowa midterm election.
-61.55% turnout, highest since 1994.
-71.49% turnout in Ringgold County, highest in state..
-68.57% in Harrison Co. (2nd)
Aug 20, 2018 5 tweets 4 min read
Here are the final results for Secretary Pate's #IowaStateFair Straw Poll: bit.ly/2vvWVy6 #iagov Image Results from #IowaStateFair Straw Poll for #ia01 Image
Aug 12, 2018 4 tweets 4 min read
The Iowa League of Heroes has arrived! Bring the kids for pictures & you can #registertovote while you're here! Varied Industries Bldg at #IowaStateFair til 4pm. #BeAVoter Image Big crowd at the booth for the Iowa League of Heroes. Proud to partner with this group to promote #voterreg. #BeAVoter #IowaStateFair Image