David Jacoby

David Jacoby (born 1956) is the Iowa State Representative from the 86th District. A Democrat, he has served in the Iowa House of Representatives since 2003, when he was elected in a special election following the resignation of Richard E. Myers.

Jacoby currently serves on several committees in the Iowa House – the Appropriations committee; the Human Resources committee; the State Government committee; and the Commerce committee, where he is chair.

Jacoby was reelected in 2006 with 9,639 votes, running unopposed.

Early life and education Jacoby was born and raised in Marion, Iowa. He graduated from Marion High School and later obtained his B.A. from the University of Northern Iowa.