David Dawson (politician)

David Dawson
Member of the Iowa House of Representatives
from the 14th district
In office
January 14, 2013 – January 8, 2017
Preceded byJosh Byrnes
Succeeded byTimothy Kacena
Personal details
BornDavid Alan Dawson
(1973-10-05) October 5, 1973
PartyDemocratic
SpouseLiza
Children3
EducationIowa State University (BS)
University of California, Los Angeles (JD)

David "Dave" Alan Dawson (born October 5, 1973) is an American politician and lawyer from Iowa. A Democrat, he served in the Iowa House of Representatives representing the 14th district from 2013 to 2017. He has a bachelor's degree in sociology and psychology from Iowa State University and a J.D. from the UCLA School of Law.

As of January 2013, Dawson served on several committees in the Iowa House – the Commerce, Human Resources, Judiciary, and Public Safety committees. He also serves as a member of the Justice System Appropriations Subcommittee.