DES MOINES, IOWA (September 7, 2022) — Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate is encouraging Iowans to ensure they are registered to vote at their current residence. September is National Voter Registration Month, and with the November 8 general election approaching this is an ideal time for eligible Iowans to register for the first time or update their registration to ensure their information current. Tuesday, September 20, is National Voter Registration Day.

DES MOINES, IOWA (August 22, 2022) — Republican candidates won all six races in Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate’s State Fair Straw Poll. Conducted on iPads at the Secretary of State’s booth inside the Varied Industries Building, the poll gauged fairgoers’ support for candidates in Iowa’s US Senate, US House, and Governor’s races. It was held throughout the State Fair, August 11-21. More than 2,600 individuals cast votes.

DES MOINES, IOWA (August 16, 2022) — US Senator Charles “Chuck” Grassley (R) and Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds (R) have gained early leads in Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate’s State Fair Straw Poll. As of 1PM this afternoon, more than 1,400 individuals have cast votes for their preferred candidates. The votes are tabulated on iPads at the Iowa Secretary of State’s booth in the northwest corner of the Varied Industries Building at the Iowa State Fairgrounds.

DES MOINES, IOWA (August 9, 2022) — Secretary of State Paul Pate’s annual Iowa State Fair Straw Poll is back for 2022 and will allow fairgoers to vote for their preferred candidate in the Governor, US Senate, and US House races. The poll will be conducted on iPads at the Secretary’s booth located inside the Varied Industries Building during the Iowa State Fair from August 11-21.

All fairgoers, candidates, and campaigns are invited to visit the booth to cast their vote.