Crabtree Launches Bid for Congress; State Senator to Fight for Conservative Values in DC

Crabtree Launches Bid for Congress

State Senator to Fight for Conservative Values in DC

MADISON–Today, Republican State Senator Casey Crabtree kicked off his campaign for South Dakota’s at-large seat in the United States House of Representatives.

“I’m running for Congress because President Trump needs a conservative fighter, like me, to help him carry out the America First agenda,” said Crabtree. “When I talk to South Dakotans, they want a new generation of leaders who can work with President Trump, Leader Thune, and Senator Rounds to deliver big wins for our great state.”

“President Trump promised to Make America Great Again by securing the border, fighting crime, delivering fair trade agreements, and making the economy stronger,” Crabtree added. “I am the only conservative Republican in this race who has delivered on an America First South Dakota Always agenda. In Congress, I’m going to work with President Trump for South Dakota families and farmers.”

Casey has achieved America First victories in South Dakota since being appointed to the Senate by then Governor Kristi Noem in 2020.

• Stronger Economy: Casey knows that citizens are better stewards of their money than the government. In 2023, as Majority Leader, he helped pass the state’s largest tax cut. He has also helped reduce regulations and create new jobs, enabling all South Dakotans to prosper.

• Illegal Immigration: Casey led the 2025 legislative fight to ban sanctuary cities in South Dakota—a key priority of President Trump and Secretary Noem.

• Fighting the Cartels: Casey sponsored legislation in 2024 to toughen sentencing for fentanyl distribution in South Dakota.

• Strengthening Ag: The 2024 SD Corn Growers Outstanding Legislative Leadership award winner, Casey, has fought tirelessly for farmers and ranchers to achieve greater prosperity. In 2025, he fought to strengthen laws targeting radical agroterrorists who are threatening South Dakota farmers and ranchers.

• Secure Elections: Casey was the first legislator to introduce serious legislation to strengthen our elections following the 2020 election. In 2021, he sponsored legislation to ban Zuckerbucks. He also led the charge to ban ballot dropboxes, strengthen the integrity of absentee voting, secure ballot tabulators, and clean up voter rolls.

• Protecting Free Speech: After liberals like Kamala Harris doxed conservatives, Casey brought strong legislation to protect anonymous donors in South Dakota. People who support pro-life and pro-2nd amendment groups should not be bullied by the left.

• Affordable Housing: Casey was the lead sponsor to establish the housing infrastructure loan and grant program for affordable housing in 2023. So far, the program has been transformational in assisting the construction of 7,043 new single-family home lots and 5,127 multifamily units.

“My dad raised me to believe it’s not what you say you’re going to do that matters, but what you’ve done,” said Crabtree. “To get a good sense of what I will do in Congress, look at my record of legislative accomplishments. Time after time, I have delivered conservative victories to make South Dakota an even better place to live, work, and raise a family.”

Casey grew up in Arlington, attended college in Aberdeen, and now lives in Madison with his wife, Ashley, and their two boys, Casyn and Callan. Ashley owns and operates an optometric office and Casey is an economic development director for Heartland Energy, a public power provider. In 2020, then Gov. Kristi Noem appointed Casey to the State Senate for District 8. His colleagues elected him as a Majority Whip in 2021 and Majority Leader in 2023.

The Republican primary election is June 2, 2026. The general election is Nov. 3, 2026. To learn more about Casey, visit crabtreeforsouthdakota.com.

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