Chris McGowan, Dave Dawson share plans to lower fuel costs at 4th District debate

By: Robin Opsahl

Outlets: Iowa Capital Dispatch

Published: October 1, 2026

Words: 1,033

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 2 days ago

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In the first 4th Congressional District of Iowa debate, candidates offered their own solutions to lower gas prices but also expressed concern about cuts to the federal gas tax.

The race to succeed U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra is between Republican Chris McGowan, the Siouxland Chamber of Commerce president and a veteran, and Democrat Dave Dawson, who previously served as prosecutor in the Woodbury County Attorney’s Office and as a state lawmaker.

Though the seat is …

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