Brian Ross Dansel (born April 2, 1983)[1] is an American politician, political advisor, and current member of the Ferry County Board of Commissioners.

He was previously a Republican member of the Washington State Senate from the 7th Legislative District.

[2] Dansel won the seat in the 2013 election, in which he defeated appointed senator John Smith, and was sworn in on December 6, 2013.

[3] In a letter to the Washington State Office of Governor dated January 24, 2017, Dansel resigned as senator for the seventh district and vacated his seat after accepting a position with the Trump Administration as a Special Assistant to the Secretary of Agriculture.

"[12] On February 10, 2024, Dansel announced that he would be a candidate for the United States House of Representatives to succeed Cathy McMorris Rodgers, who is not seeking reelection.