Dan Dawson (politician)
Dan Dawson (born 1978) is the Iowa State Senator from the 8th District. [1] A Republican, he has served in the Iowa Senate since being elected in 2016. He is an investigation agent of the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation and served in the United States Army in Iraq and Afghanistan.[2] He was born in Omaha, Nebraska and currently resides in Council Bluffs, Iowa with his wife Chrystal and his two kids. [3]
Dan Dawson | |
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| Member of the Iowa Senate from the 8th district | |
| Assumed office January 14, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Michael Gronstal |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1978 (age 42–43) Omaha, Nebraska |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Chrystal |
| Children | Alex and Madelyn |
| Residence | Council Bluffs, Iowa |
| Alma mater | Bellevue University |
As of February of 2021, Dawson serves on the following committees: Ways & Means (Chair), Judiciary, State Government, and Veterans Affairs. He also serves on the Transportation, Infrastructure, and Capitals Appropriations Subcommittee, as well as the Criminal Justice Information System Advisory Committee, and the Interstate Compact for Adult Offender Supervision State Council. [1]
Electoral History
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Dan Dawson | 12,379 | 54.08% | |||
| Democratic | Michael Gronstal | 10,510 | 44.92% | |||
| Republican gain from Democratic | ||||||
References
- Agency, Iowa Legislative Services. "Iowa Legislature - Senators". www.legis.iowa.gov. Retrieved 2020-02-01.
- "GOP wins majorities in Iowa House, Senate; Gronstal defeated". desmoinesregister.com. Retrieved 14 November 2016.
- "Vote Smart Facts Matter". Vote Smart. Retrieved 2020-02-01.
- https://sos.iowa.gov/elections/pdf/2016/general/canvsummary.pdf