Paul Pate Leads in Iowa Secretary of State Race
Republican incumbent Paul Pate held a lead over Democratic challenger Ryan Peterman in the Iowa Secretary of State race. Pate defended his approach to election security as ballots were tallied across the state.
Republican incumbent Paul Pate held a 53% to 47% lead over Democratic challenger Ryan Peterman late Tuesday night, nearing a fifth term as Iowa Secretary of State. The margin came with 96 of 99 counties reporting unofficial results. Pate defended his seat despite a broader state shift that favored Democrats in higher-profile contests.
