Herbert Hoover Dawahare (November 2, 1928 – March 16, 2004) was an American businessman and politician who served as a member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from the 91st district from 1974 to 1986.

He also served as vice-president of Dawahares, a chain of retail clothing stores.

His father Serur was the founder of Dawahares, a chain of retail clothing stores which operated in Kentucky, West Virginia, and Tennessee.

[4][1] Dawahare was the founder of Hoovers furniture, and operated the business for over thirty years.

[7] Dawahare died on March 16, 2004, in Lexington, Kentucky, at the age of 75.