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Ryan Peterman

D · Iowa · 2026

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Secretary Of StateIowa · 2026
Top priorities
  • Protect voting access and election administration
  • Improve public trust in elections
  • Bring military and legislative-service experience to the office

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Biography

Ryan Peterman is a Democratic candidate for Iowa secretary of state, a Navy veteran, and a former legislative aide. His campaign emphasizes voting access, election administration, service experience, and rebuilding trust in the office that runs Iowa's elections and business filings.

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