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Iowa’s Election Security Under Fire | Des Moines News
Iowa’s Secretary of State Paul Pate confidently defends the state’s election system at the State Fair, praising mail-in ballots and stressing voting as a sacred right ahead of the U.S.’s 250th anniversary. He explains Iowa shared partial voter data with the DOJ based on legal advice and federal law—not at White House request—and secured protections for the information. Facing criticism from opponent Ryan Peterman, Pate stands by his decision, citing robust security measures like paper ballots and strict ID laws. He warns of foreign interference and misinformation, pledging to remain…
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