Danny Brown
Danny Brown is a Madison attorney with more than 25 years of legal experience spanning public and private sectors. He was a partner at Lammers, Kleibacker & Brown, LLP in Madison before serving as Senior Assistant City Attorney for Sioux Falls from 2014 to 2022. He now serves as General Counsel at East River Electric Power Cooperative, advising leadership and the board on matters affecting rural electric customers across eastern South Dakota. He is running for the open District 8 House seat in 2026.
Why they’re
Sensible
Danny Brown offers District 8 a rare combination: deep local roots in Madison, broad legal expertise forged in both small-town practice and big-city government, and a current role advising a rural electric co-op that directly serves the district's farmers and small-town families. His commitment to listening first, then acting — and his track record of building coalitions as an attorney — translate directly to the kind of collaborative legislating South Dakota needs. With both incumbents stepping aside, Brown is a steady, credible choice to carry the district's interests to Pierre.
Key positions
“I am committed to the community, dedicated to South Dakota. Throughout my career, I have seen firsthand how building healthy relationships and communicating openly leads to real solutions.”
“In Pierre, I will prioritize listening to the concerns of District 8 residents and working collaboratively with local leaders.”
Also running for
SD State House · District 08
Every other candidate filed for this seat, listed for transparency. Our Sensible slate reflects the full field — not just a single pick.
“A cattleman, attorney, and South Dakotan through and through”
“A farmer, a school-board veteran, and a third-generation Kingsbury County voice.”