Public office

Secretary of State of Iowa

Paul D. Pate holds this office now.

The statewide office of the Secretary of State of Iowa.

Selection:
elected
Term structure:
Not established
Jurisdiction:
Iowa

Current holder

Based on official term dates and the verification notes below.

Paul D. Pate

In office as of 2026-11-01 → verified through 2026-11-30

Selection: elected

About this office

Main duties
The office serves as commissioner of elections and handles business entities, commercial filings, notaries, and state records.
Term length
4 years
How the office is filled
Elected statewide

Sources: Secretary of State of Iowa official office page; Iowa Constitution — executive provisions.

Officeholder history

Term dates and every limitation attached to them.

current

Paul D. Pate

In office as of 2026-11-01 → end not established

The official site confirms Paul D. Pate held this office on November 1, 2026; the date the current service began is not recorded here yet. Re-check after the November 3, 2026 election.

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Sources

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