DES MOINES, IOWA (September 12, 2022) — Governor Kim Reynolds, along with 21 other Governors, has sent a letter to President Biden vehemently opposing his plan to forgive federal student loans for millions of Americans.

JOHNSTON, IOWA (September 7, 2022) — As the 2022 midterm elections approach, Iowa PBS will offer coverage of several races for statewide office on its weekly public-affairs program, Iowa Press. Episodes premiere Fridays at 7:30PM. Featured races include: attorney general of Iowa, Iowa secretary of state, Iowa secretary of agriculture, and Iowa treasurer of state.

JOHNSTON, IOWA (September 7, 2022) — Iowa PBS will hold an Iowa Press debate for the Iowa Governor's race on Monday, October 17 at Iowa PBS studios in Johnston. The hour-long debate will begin at 7PM.

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 (September 2, 2022) — Governor Kim Reynolds has announced appointments to Iowa’s boards and commissions.

The following appointments are not subject to Senate confirmation:

District 2B Judicial Nomination Commission

Mary Lauver, Calhoun

Kate Stucky, Webster

Empower Rural Iowa Initiative

Debra Lucht, Dallas

Barbara Baker, Poweshiek

Ethan Pitt, Polk

Katherine LaBree, Butler

DES MOINES, IOWA (September 1, 2022) — The head football coaches at the University of Iowa, Iowa State, Northern Iowa, and Drake are encouraging Iowans to “get in the game” for the November 8 general election. Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate is partnering with Kirk Ferentz, Matt Campbell, Mark Farley, and Todd Stepsis to promote voter participation this fall. The four head coaches will appear in radio, TV, social media, and digital ads, encouraging Iowans to #BeAVoter.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (August 30, 2022) – Scott County Auditor Kerri Tompkins announced that Tuesday, August 30th is the first day for voters to submit requests for absentee ballots by mail for the November 8th General Election. You must request an absentee ballot in order to receive a ballot via the mail. Ballots will begin to be mailed on October 19.

The completed absentee ballot request form is due in our office by 5PM on Monday, October 24.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (August 24, 2022) — Scott County Auditor Kerri Tompkins reminds voters there are early voting options available to them.

Early Voting Options

In person voting starts Wednesday, August 24th at the Auditor’s Office, Scott County Administrative Center, 600 West 4th Street, Davenport and is Monday-Friday, 8AM- 4:30PM.

A satellite location will be available for North Scott voters only:

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 17, 2022) — Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate is the new co-chair of the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) Elections Committee. Sec Pate will serve for one year overseeing the important, bipartisan committee, along with New Mexico Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver. They will work together to share best practices and help every state conduct smooth, clean elections.

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