Paul D. Pate

Where they stand

Slightly right, from their state-legislature votes (Shor–McCarty). From their roll-call votes in the Iowa Senate, 1993–1994.

Source: data · how scores are linked to one scale.

Donor-based DIME score: moderately right.

AI read of their current public record: moderately right.

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• Ryan Peterman · Democrat

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Quick answers

What party is Paul D. Pate?

Paul D. Pate is running as a Republican.

Is Paul D. Pate the incumbent?

Yes. Paul D. Pate currently holds this office.

Who is Paul D. Pate running against?

Ryan Peterman, for Iowa Secretary of State.

Is Paul D. Pate liberal or conservative?

On SpectrumVote's left–right scale, Paul D. Pate is slightly right, from their state-legislature votes (Shor–McCarty). This comes from published research, not our opinion.

Should I vote for Paul D. Pate?

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