Iowans really lean into being able to vote in the mail,” Pate said. “We have a very high percentage of that. We’ve done it right in the state.
Paul Pate
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August 26, 2026
And with all due respect to the president, I hope he’ll trust Iowans to run our elections.
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Aug 26, 2026
iowacapitaldispatch.com
Aug 26, 2026
I feel pretty good about how we do it here. So take a couple of pages from our playbook, and you’ll be maybe feel more comfortable.
Aug 26, 2026
But let’s not lose sight that — my humble opinion — the Constitution says elections are run by the states.
Jun 9, 2026
The message I give today is, ‘Please, consumers: Take a moment, take a deep breath, check it out. Don’t take it at face value,'





