| David M. Gottesman | |
| State Senate: | New Hampshire |
| State: | New Hampshire |
| District: | 12th |
| Term: | 2004-2008 |
| Succeeded: | Peggy Gilmour |
| Birth Date: | 3 February 1948 |
| Birth Place: | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Spouse: | Jean Corey |
| Profession: | Attorney |
| Party: | Democratic |
David Gottesman (born February 3, 1948) is a former Democratic member of the New Hampshire Senate, representing the 12th District from 2004 to 2008. He was also the Democratic Whip in the New Hampshire Senate in 2008. One of Sen. Gottesman's most notable accomplishments came in 2007 with the passing of New Hampshire's SB-42-FN. Sen. Gottesman along with nine other state senators and four state representatives sponsored the bill, which prohibits smoking in public bars and restaurants and some other enclosed areas.