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Dave Dawson
Politicians/Dave Dawson
Dave Dawson

Dave Dawson

(D)
Candidate for U.S. House District 4 (IA)
RunningU.S. House (District 4) · IA · Nov 3, 2026
Role Summary: U.S. Representative

Members of the U.S. House of Representatives write and vote on federal laws, including the federal budget. Each represents one district and serves a two-year term. Tax bills must start in the House, only the House can impeach federal officials, and members oversee federal agencies through their committees.

Quick Facts
Party
Democrat
Religion
Lutheran
Birthplace
Cherokee, IA
Residence
Sioux City, IA
Family
Wife: Liza; 3 Children: Kaleb, Kali, Izabel
Education
JD
University of California at Los Angeles
1996-1999
Bachelors, Sociology and Psychology
Iowa State University
1992-1996
Political Career1
Representative
Iowa State House of Representatives
2013-2017
Professional Background5
Litigation Associate
Winston & Strawn, Limited Liability Partnership
1999-2002
Assistant County Attorney
Woodbury County Attorney's Office Juvenile Division
2015-present
Assistant County Attorney
Woodbury County Attorney's Office
2002-2010
Attorney
Law Office of David Alan Dawson
2010-2015
Volleyball Coach
Sioux City West High School
2005-2007
Organizations8
Woodbury County Democratic Party
Member and Former Finance Chair
2004-present
Iowa State Bar Association
Member
Siouxland Community-Wide Awareness, Resources, Education, and Support Board
Member
2017-present
Leadership Iowa Class
Participant
2011-2012
New Perspectives Incorporated
Vice-President and Board Member
2014-present
Redeemer Lutheran Church
Member
American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees
Member
2003-present
Community Action Agency of Siouxland Board
Member
2011-present
Committees6
Commerce Committee, Iowa State House of Representatives
Former Member
Ethics Committee, Iowa State House of Representatives
Former Member
Human Resources Committee, Iowa State House of Representatives
Former Member
Judiciary Committee, Iowa State House of Representatives
Former Member
Subcommittee on Transportation, Infrastructure, and Capitals Appropriations, Iowa State House of Representatives
Former Member
Transportation Committee, Iowa State House of Representatives
Former Member
Quick Facts
Party
Democrat
Religion
Lutheran
Birthplace
Cherokee, IA
Residence
Sioux City, IA
Family
Wife: Liza; 3 Children: Kaleb, Kali, Izabel