District 8 state senator Casey Crabtree made the announcement official Monday he has entered the Republican primary, seeking the GOP nomination for South Dakota’s lone seat in the US House of Representatives. Crabtree filed his paperwork to run months ago, but had not yet formally announced his candidacy. Crabtree served as Senate Majority Leader from 2023 to 2025 and is a Northern State alum. He spoke with Dakota News Now calling himself an America First candidate…
He will square off against state Attorney General Marty Jackley who is also seeking the GOP nomination.






