Dave Dawson

DFormer member, Iowa House of Representatives; prosecutor

Won the June 2 Democratic primary

Dawson is a Democratic former Iowa state legislator and prosecutor running for this open seat. He describes himself as focused on health care access, rural investment, and reducing corporate influence over the economy.[2]

Basic profile — the most important sourced facts we found.

On the record — official actions

actionServed as a Democratic member of the Iowa House of Representatives after being elected in 2012 and 2014.[2]

Positions on the issues

SupportsExpand public health coverage
Dawson's Candidate Connection survey response says he will work to lower prescription drug costs, expand rural health care access, and invest in medical research.[2]
MixedRaise taxes on high earners or corporations
Dawson says the growing national debt is a major challenge and that any federal spending needs to be paid for without adding to the debt, without stating a specific tax position on high earners.[2]

In their words — priorities

Expand health care options, lower prescription drug costs, expand rural health care access, and keep rural hospitals and nursing homes open.[2]
Invest in rural communities: expand broadband, repair roads and bridges, strengthen family farms, and make housing more affordable.[2]
Raise wages and increase competition by pushing back on corporate monopolies that he says hurt farmers and small business owners.[2]

Background

Dawson describes himself as a public servant, prosecutor, and former state legislator who has lived in Iowa his whole life.[2]
He was elected to the Iowa House of Representatives in 2012 and 2014, where he says he worked across party lines on constituent issues.[2]
In 2016, he received the Gold Star Award from the Iowa State Sheriffs' and Deputies' Association for legislative leadership on law enforcement and public safety issues.[2]

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