DES MOINES, IOWA (February 28, 2022) — The candidate filing period for state and federal offices in the 2022 primary and general elections began Monday, February 28, and runs through Friday, March 18, 5PM. Candidates must file their nominating petitions and affidavits of candidacy with the Office of Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate, either in the Capitol Building or in the Lucas Office Building.

DES MOINES, IOWA (February 24, 2022) — Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate announces the formation a new eleven-member, bipartisan Auditors Advisory Group to assist in administration of the 2022 elections. The auditors represent urban and rural counties, offering unique perspectives from various areas of the state.

DES MOINES, IOWA (January 25, 2022) — Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate is encouraging civic-minded Iowans to assist voters in the 2022 elections by becoming poll workers. Tuesday, January 25 is National Poll Worker Recruitment Day. Iowa deploys around 10,000 poll workers for each statewide election.

AMES, IOWA (January 14, 2022) — Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate partnered with the Iowa State University Center for Cybersecurity Outreach and Innovation to conduct a day-long seminar for students interested in cybersecurity and information technology. The goal is to prepare college students to be successful in defending our nation’s cyber infrastructure and cyber-resources.