Casey Crabtree, Father and Leader
Casey Crabtree is a lifelong South Dakotan, a product of small-town values, hard work, and faith. Born in Lake Preston and raised in Arlington, Casey grew up learning the value of grit and community from his father on communication line crews and his mother, who ran an in-home daycare. From sports fields to trenches, he learned early on that leadership means putting in the work and investing in others.
After graduating from Northern State University with a business degree and playing football for the Wolves, Casey married his high school sweetheart, Ashley. Together, they built a life rooted in small-town values, raising their two boys, Casyn and Callan, in Madison, what Casey proudly calls "America's Hometown." The couple also launched the Madison Vision Clinic, now a thriving rural healthcare resource that serves families across the region.
Conservative Leadership That Delivers
Casey's professional career spans sales, small business ownership, and economic development. As Director of Economic Development at Heartland Energy, he helped generate over 2,000 new jobs in rural communities across the Midwest.
Casey entered public service in 2020 when Governor Kristi Noem appointed him to the South Dakota State Senate. He quickly earned the trust of his colleagues, rising to become Senate Majority Leader. In that role, he's delivered real results for South Dakotans: leading on election integrity, tax cuts, energy development, and conservative reforms that have shaped the state's future.
Casey's leadership in the State Senate has been marked by action, not rhetoric. As Majority Leader, he's helped pass landmark legislation to secure elections, lower taxes, and defend conservative values—all while building consensus across a diverse caucus. Whether it's championing South Dakota's biofuels industry, standing up for property rights, or protecting our freedoms, Casey has never wavered in doing what's right for the people he serves.
Being District 8's voice in the State Senate has been the honor of a lifetime. We've delivered tax cuts and common-sense solutions to tough problems. There is much more to do, and I'm ready to get to back to work.
Casey Crabtree
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