Secretary of State Candidate Visits Raccoon Valley Region

Ryan Peterman stops in Panora, Jefferson, and Greenfield to meet with local residents.

Mar. 28, 2026 at 3:33pm

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Secretary of State candidate Ryan Peterman spent the weekend visiting several communities in the Raccoon Valley Radio listening area, including stops in Panora, Jefferson, and Greenfield. At each location, Peterman shared his background, discussed his campaign platform focused on secure elections, voter access, business services, and public trust, and met with local residents.

Why it matters

As a candidate for a statewide office, Peterman's visits to these smaller Iowa communities demonstrate an effort to connect with voters across the state, not just in major urban centers. The Secretary of State role oversees elections, business registrations, and other key government functions, making Peterman's outreach and policy positions of interest to residents in these rural and suburban areas.

The details

In Panora, Peterman visited Crafty's Coffee and Gifts and spoke with a small group of attendees about his background and campaign priorities. He then traveled to the Jefferson Public Library in the afternoon before ending his day in Carroll. Today, Peterman is scheduled to visit The Gathering Place in Greenfield to meet with Adair County residents.

  • On March 27, 2026, Peterman visited Panora and Jefferson.
  • On March 28, 2026, Peterman is scheduled to visit Greenfield.

The players

Ryan Peterman

The Democratic candidate for Iowa Secretary of State, who is touring the Raccoon Valley region to connect with local voters and share his policy platform.

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What they’re saying

“Part of the reason I decided to run is because I believe in the right to vote, and some of the key topics I'm running on include secure elections, voter access, business services and public trust.”

— Ryan Peterman, Secretary of State Candidate

What’s next

Peterman's campaign will continue visiting communities across Iowa in the lead-up to the primary election.

The takeaway

As Iowa's next Secretary of State, Peterman is positioning himself as a candidate focused on engaging with voters in both urban and rural parts of the state, with a platform centered on election security, voter access, and government transparency.