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 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 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.

DES MOINES, IOWA (August 12, 2022) — Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate is providing a $1,000 grant to every county in the state to improve voter-access ahead of the 2022 general election. The grant is intended for counties to partner with local advocacy organizations and self-advocates to receive feedback on how polling places can be more accessible for Iowans with disabilities.