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Ryan Peterman

Democratic candidate for Secretary of State in Iowa

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20%chance to win

$4.0KNOV 7, 2026

Candidate Overview

Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.

Current roleU.S. Navy officer

PartyDemocratic

Political ideologyMainstream Democrat

GenderMale

LocationIowa

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BackgroundU.S. Navy officer

EducationUnited States Naval Academy (2009–2013)

Notable personal detailsRyan Peterman is a Democratic candidate for Iowa Secretary of State in the 2026 election. He is a former U.S. Navy officer and has described his background as including service as a Navy helicopter pilot and work on national security policy. He has been affiliated with the Quad Cities area and has operated a campaign committee named "Ryan Peterman for Iowa."

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