Iowa Colleges Join Challenge to Boost Young Voter Engagement

Iowa colleges join challenge to boost young voter engagement

Secretary of State Paul Pate has launched the Catt Collegiate Challenge to increase civic engagement and voter registration among Iowa's college students.

Iowa Secretary of State launches Catt Collegiate Challenge to boost young voter turnout

Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate announced Monday a new initiative to increase voter turnout among young people through college-based voter registration drives and civic engagement programs.

Iowa secretary of state announces collegiate voter engagement initiative

Representatives from Iowa colleges and universities joined Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate Feb. 16, 2026 for a press conference announcing a new initiative for student voters. (Photo courtesy of the Office of the Iowa Secretary of State)Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate and stakeholders from colleges and universities across Iowa came together Monday to announce a new program aimed at encouraging voting and civic engagement among students. Iowa…

Iowa Secretary of State announces statewide initiative to get more students, young voters to the polls

Pate will be joined by several Iowa colleges, including Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids.

Pate launches Catt Collegiate Challenge, encouraging Iowa colleges and university students to register to vote

Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate and representatives from Iowa colleges and universities are launching a new statewide voter registration initiative aimed at increasing voter participation among Iowa’s youth voters and building a tradition of civic engagement on campuses statewide.…