Daniel D. Sparks (born July 5, 1968) is an American politician and former member of the Minnesota Senate.

Sparks attended college at the University of Minnesota and St.

[1] In the 2020 election, Sparks was defeated by Republican Gene Dornink.

[2] He and his wife Andrea live in Austin with their four children.

Sparks has also been on the YMCA Board of Directors, is a member of the local Lions Club, and is involved in youth hockey and Little League.