Brad Anderson (Iowa)
Brad Anderson was a Democratic candidate for Iowa Secretary of State in the 2014 elections.[1] Brad Anderson (Iowa) lost the general election on November 4, 2014.
Elections
2014
- See also: Iowa secretary of state election, 2014
Anderson ran for election to the office of Iowa Secretary of State. Anderson was unopposed for the Democratic nomination in the June 3 primary. He faced Paul Pate (R), Jake Porter (L) and Spencer Highland (New Independent Party) in the general election on November 4, 2014.[2]
Results
| Secretary of State of Iowa, 2014 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Paul Pate |
48.5% | 529,275 | |
| Democratic | Brad Anderson | 46.6% | 509,202 | |
| Libertarian | Jake Porter | 3% | 32,889 | |
| New Independent Party | Spencer Highland | 1.8% | 19,945 | |
| Nonpartisan | Write-in votes | 0.1% | 769 | |
| Total Votes | 1,092,080 | |||
| Election results via Iowa Secretary of State | ||||
Debates
October 3 debate
Paul Pate and Brad Anderson discussed their views on voter ID and absentee ballots during a debate for the public affairs program Iowa Press. Pate argued on behalf of a voter ID requirement, citing high bipartisan support in polls and the need to protect the integrity of elections. Anderson argued that a new voter ID law was unnecessary as state law already allowed election inspectors to ask for identification if they suspect fraud.[3]
Pate and Anderson also discussed different opinions regarding the use of third-party groups to deliver absentee ballots to polling locations. This practice, used to increase voter turnout by both parties, was criticized by Pate because of the potential for ballot manipulation by political operatives. He also argued that it was easy to return an absentee ballot by mail. Anderson countered that third-party groups ensure timely delivery of absentee ballots as elections near and protect the rights of voters with disabilities.[3]
Recent news
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See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Brad Anderson for Secretary of State Official campaign website, "Homepage," accessed September 23, 2013
- ↑ Radio Iowa, "Anderson launches 2014 campaign for Secretary of State (AUDIO)," January 10, 2013
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 The Des Moines Register, "Pate, Anderson differ on Voter ID in IPTV debate," October 3, 2014
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