David Dawson
Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Iowa
David Dawson
Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Iowa
IA-04 Democratic nominee?
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JUN 3, 2026Primary Election
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Live Odds
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David Dawson is trading at 99% to win the IA-04 Democratic nominee? on prediction markets.
Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleFormer State Representative
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyMainstream Democrat
Age52 years old (Oct 5, 1973)
GenderMale
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LocationIowa
BackgroundAttorney
EducationIowa State University — B.S. (sociology and psychology)
Notable personal detailsDavid “Dave” Alan Dawson is an American attorney and prosecutor from Iowa who served as a Democrat in the Iowa House of Representatives (2013–2017), representing District 14. He has worked as a prosecutor in the Woodbury County Attorney’s Office. In 2026, he won the Democratic primary for Iowa’s 4th Congressional District.
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Political Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports policies to raise wages and support working families, invest in rural communities and infrastructure, protect Social Security and Medicare, and increase competition by cracking down on corporate monopolies. Emphasizes strengthening small businesses and family farms while expanding access to healthcare and rural broadband.
Healthcare
Supports lowering prescription drug costs, expanding rural healthcare access and services (including keeping rural hospitals and nursing homes open), investing in medical research, and protecting Social Security and Medicare benefits. Emphasizes making health care more affordable and accessible for Iowa families. Priorities include increased mental health services and veterans’ benefits close to home.
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Immigration & Border
Dave Dawson has expressed serious concerns about the actions and tactics used by ICE and criticized federal leadership on immigration; he ties national immigration issues to federal enforcement decisions and funding. He has framed immigration enforcement concerns alongside his law‑enforcement background and public‑safety priorities.
Latest News
David Dawson is campaigning as the Democratic candidate in Iowa’s 4th Congressional District, where he is running in a heavily Republican seat ahead of the 2026 U.S. House election. He has been focusing on affordability, anti-corruption measures, and restoring Medicaid funding, while trying to keep a less combative tone toward Republican opponent Chris McGowan. Recent coverage also shows the race taking shape around fundraising and the Democratic primary field, with Dawson among the candidates seeking to challenge Republicans in the district.
Iowa Democrats build cash edge as US House races shift to November
Dave Dawson talks affordability at Register Political Soapbox
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Democrats test long odds in Iowa’s 4th Congressional District race
Campaign Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Campaign finance totals from the latest available reporting period.
2026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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