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🧵 Early voting is underway in Iowa — and the outcome could significantly impact voting rights. Secretary of State Paul Pate (R) is running for a fourth term after voluntarily sharing sensitive voter data with Trump’s DOJ. Plus, Iowa could help Democrats regain Senate control. Here’s what to know 👇

In July, Pate and the RNC filed a petition in Iowa state court to allow signature verification for absentee ballots. Signature verification is an unreliable practice that can often lead to voters’ ballots being thrown out over minor discrepancies.

🫏 POSSIBLE SENATE SWING: Democrat Josh Turek is facing off against Republican U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson for one of Iowa’s U.S. Senate seats in a race that has been labeled a “toss-up.” The race could give Democrats one of the four Senate seats they need to regain control of the chamber.

🗓️ Iowa’s early voting runs through Nov. 2. Find more details on candidates, polling locations, ID requirements and more here: