Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate

Voting shouldn't come with a risk to your safety. Safe at Home lets participants register and vote using a substitute address, so they can take part in their community without exposing where they live. Learn more about enrolling at safeathome.iowa.gov.

Election security takes year-round preparation. Ahead of the General Election, Iowa’s partners continue working together. Thank you to Iowa HSEM, OCIO, DPS, the National Guard, FBI, and county auditors for your work. #MakeAPlan to vote at voterready.iowa.gov.

One week until General Election Day in Iowa. November 3 will be here before you know it! #MakeAPlan facebook.com/hashtag/makeapl… to vote at voterready.iowa.gov. l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%…

Iowa's Safe at Home program helps by keeping a survivor's home address out of public records, using a substitute address instead. If you or someone you know could benefit from this program, learn more at safeathome.iowa.gov.

Iowa is home to so many hardworking women who have turned their ideas into businesses of their own. Let’s show them some love! Tag your favorite women-owned small business and help us spread the word about the people and businesses that make our Iowa communities special.

I had the opportunity to deliver the morning keynote at the State Cybersecurity Conference hosted by @IowaStateU. I join leaders from across our state who are working to keep communities safe. By sharing knowledge we can better protect the systems Iowans depend on every day.

Iowa law requires election officials to initial each ballot before handing it to a voter. This is routine and do not affect your ballot’s validity. Your ballot will be counted. Questions? Contact your trusted election officials or visit voterready.iowa.gov #TrustedInfo2026

Save these. Share these. Use these if you need to. You are not alone. #DVAM

I was proud to have joined members of our team last night to help fight hunger alongside Meals from the Heartland and the World Food Prize Foundation. Together, volunteers broke a Guiness Word record, packaging more than 600,000 meals in just one hour.

IBAT isn't just for big businesses. Shops, restaurants, banks, offices and businesses of all kinds can be part of this effort. We're always looking for more Iowa businesses to join us in raising awareness of human trafficking. Membership is free at ibat.iowa.gov.

I met with the Fort Dodge Chamber last week to discuss IBAT, Safe at Home, and our efforts to crack down on business fraud Protecting Iowa businesses and the people behind them matters. I appreciate the Chamber taking the time to talk about how we can continue that work together

The right words can't undo what happened, but they can remind a survivor they're not alone. And if you're not sure what comes after that conversation, that's where Safe at Home can help. Learn more at safeathome.iowa.gov

Today is Election Hero Day, and we’re recognizing the Iowans who help make our elections work: our poll workers. They’re community members who give their time to help voters and keep things running smoothly on Election Day. Iowa’s elections wouldn’t be the same without them.

2 weeks until General Election Day in Iowa. Need to check your registration, polling place, or sample ballot? Visit voterready.iowa.gov. voterready.iowa.gov/?fbclid=… Elections you can count on. #MakeAPlan facebook.com/hashtag/makeapl…

More than 1,000 Iowa businesses and organizations have joined Iowa Businesses Against Trafficking (IBAT), helping bring human trafficking awareness to workplaces and communities across our state. Join us at ibat.iowa.gov ibat.iowa.gov/?utm_source=ch…

College life can get busy, but Sophie made sure voting was part of her plans when she came home for fall break. In-person absentee voting is available at your local county auditor’s office until Nov. 2. Find your options at voterready.iowa.gov and #MakeAPlan to vote!

Shopping local, spreading the word and supporting women entrepreneurs all help Iowa businesses succeed. Our office is here to help business owners get started and keep growing. Find resources at sos.iowa.gov/business/busine….

If you won’t be able to vote in person on Election Day, make sure to get your request submitted today. Absentee ballot requests must be received by your county auditor by 5 p.m. today. Visit voterready.iowa.gov l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%… to view all voting options.

Behind every business is someone willing to take a leap. This Women’s Small Business Month, we’re recognizing the nearly 100,000 women-owned businesses across Iowa and sharing resources to help them grow: sos.iowa.gov/businesses/busi…

One simple question: How does wearing purple help support survivors? 💜 Join us, wear purple, share your photo, and help us keep the conversation going. #DVAM Visit safeathome.iowa.gov for resources