Casey Crabtree exits Congress race, backs Jackley

Madison state senator drops out of Republican primary for U.S. House

There’s no incumbent in the race, as Republican Rep. Dusty Johnson has opted to seek the Republican nomination for governor.

Casey Crabtree exits Congress race, backs Jackley

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Casey Crabtree has announced he is dropping out of the race for U.S. Congress. In a press release published Friday, he announced that he will be dropping out of the…

Madison State Senator Drops Out Of SD Republican Primary For US House

A state senator from Madison has suspended his campaign for U.S. House of Representatives.

South Dakota senator cites Capitol dysfunction in decision to end Congressional run

Sen. Casey Crabtree, R-Madison, testified on a bill Jan. 22, 2026 at the South Dakota State Senate Judiciary Committee. (Jonathan Ellis/The Dakota Scout)A South Dakota lawmaker with congressional ambitions is bowing out of the 2026 election.Republican state Sen. Casey Crabtree on Friday announced he is suspending his campaign for South Dakota’s at-large seat in the United States House of Representatives to focus on policy issues at home in South…