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Paul Pate

Iowa Secretary of State

Iowa

Paul Danny Pate Jr. is an American businessman and seasoned politician affiliated with the Republican Party. He is currently serving as the 32nd Secretary of State of Iowa, a position he has held since 2015, and previously from 1995 to 1999. Pate has a distinguished history in public service, including his tenure as a member of the Iowa Senate from 1989 to 1995. He also served as the Mayor of Cedar Rapids from 2002 to 2006. Notably, Pate was the past president of the National Association of Secretaries of State. In 1998, he was an unsuccessful candidate for the Republican nomination for Governor of Iowa. His extensive experience reflects a dedicated career in both state and local governance.