Daniel D. Sparks (born July 5, 1968) is an American politician and former member of the Minnesota Senate. A member of the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL), he represented District 27 which included all or portions of Dodge County, Faribault County, Freeborn County, Mower County, and Steele County in the southeastern part of Minnesota.
Early life and education Sparks attended college at the University of Minnesota and St. Cloud State University in St. Cloud.
Elections Sparks was elected to the Senate in 2002, defeating Senator Grace Schwab by seven votes after an automatic recount. He was reelected in 2006, 2010, 2012, and 2016. In the 2020 election, Sparks was defeated by Republican Gene Dornink.
Personal life He, his wife Andrea Sparks and 15-year-old son Nik sparks. Dan has worked in road construction, at the Austin Hormel plant, at Farmers and Merchants Bank in Austin and on the family farm. Dan sparks has also been on the YMCA Board of Directors, is a member of the local Lions Club, and he was the head coach for youth hockey and Little League.
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