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Iowa · Iowa's 4th District · Updated Oct 16, 2026

David Dawson

Democratic

Former state representative from the 14th district (2013–2017)

2026 race · Iowa's 4th District

1% chance of winning · race rated Solid R

1%99%

1% chance of winning · race rated Solid R

1%99%
● David Dawson● Chris McGowan
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Background

Current office
Iowa State Senate, SD-10
Experience
State legislature
Past races on file
5 (3 won)

Links: Wikipedia · FEC filings · Candidate list (source)

Electoral history

Earlier races in Iowa, newest first, matched by name in the results archive.

  1. 2018

    State Senate · SD-3 Nov 6, 2018

    D · 35.2% · 8,884 votes

    Lost
  2. 2014

    House of Representatives · HD-14 Nov 4, 2014

    D · 100.0% · 4,812 votes

    Won
  3. 2014

    House of Representatives · HD-14 primary · Jun 3, 2014

    D · 100.0% · 530 votes

    Won
  4. 2012

    House of Representatives · HD-14 Nov 6, 2012

    D · 59.6% · 6,617 votes

    Won
  5. 2010

    House of Representatives · HD-1 Nov 2, 2010

    D · 46.4% · 4,013 votes

    Lost

Fundraising

Raised
$240.2K
From individuals
$212.2K
Spent
$176.2K
Cash on hand
$64K

Money: FEC, through Sep 30, 2026.

Opponents in 2026