Democrat Ryan Peterman Shatters Fundraising Record

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https://blogforiowa.com/2026/01/08/democrat-ryan-peterman-shatters-fundraising-record/

DAVENPORT, IA — Democratic candidate for Iowa Secretary of State Ryan Peterman announced today raising over $200,000 in 2025 – already surpassing the total amount Secretary of State Paul Pate raised during his entire 2022 campaign. Based on available campaign finance records, no previous Iowa Secretary of State candidate in history has raised more in the year before the election.

“I’m extremely proud of the grassroots support we’ve received from folks all across the state,” said Ryan Peterman. “Iowans are ready for a new generation of leadership, and this record-breaking support shows there has never been a better opportunity to take back the Secretary of State’s office.”

The breakdown shows Peterman building a strong grassroots campaign:

Over 900 individual contributions
75% of all donations were $50 or less
The most common contribution was just $10

With polling consistently showing incumbent Iowa Republicans underwater, Democrats over-performing by an average of 22 points in legislative special elections across the state last year, and now this historic fundraising by Peterman–it’s clear that Secretary of State Paul Pate is vulnerable.

Man o man that is truly encouraging news this far ahead of the election!