Dave Dawson wins Iowa District 4 Democratic primary
Former state lawmaker Dave Dawson defeated two challengers in the Democratic primary for Iowa’s 4th Congressional District. He now faces a difficult November general election against Trump-endorsed Republican Chris McGowan in a district where the GOP holds a significant voter registration advantage.
Dave Dawson won the Democratic primary for the 4th Congressional District in the United States on June 2, securing 39% of the vote. He defeated two opponents to advance to a November general election against Chris McGowan, a Republican candidate endorsed by Donald Trump. The race targets a seat left open by incumbent Randy Feenstra, who is retiring from Congress to launch a campaign for governor.
### Dawson Secures Nomination Without Convention Dawson, a prosecutor and former state representative, surpassed the 35% threshold required to avoid a contested state convention. According to unofficial results from the Iowa Secretary of State’s Office, Stephanie Steiner and Ashley WolfTornabane each finished with 30% of the vote. The Associated Press projected the win late evening on Tuesday. Dawson did not declare victory Tuesday night.
