Dan Sutton

Daniel D. Sutton was a Democratic member of the South Dakota Senate, representing the 8th district from 2001 through 2008. During his time in the state senate, he served as Minority Whip. Sutton was a member of the South Dakota House of Representatives from 1999 through 2000.

Sexual abuse allegations

In 2007, Sutton was sued for sexually abusing an 18-year-old legislative page. The case was settled with no money being paid to the person. Later, when attempting to run for mayor of Flandreau, South Dakota, two additional victims came forward with accusations of sexual abuse against Sutton.