A Movement, Not a Moment.

This campaign has always been about one thing. People first. Not politics. Not insiders. People. Over the past several months, something has been building quietly in Sioux Falls. You can feel it at the doors, in the text messages, in rooms full of neighbors who showed up not because they were asked, but because they believed. Today, I want to show you exactly what that looks like. Click to the play the video below.

The People Behind This Campaign.

When we filed our last campaign finance report, we had 120 unique individual donors.

That number has grown.

Today, more than 175 unique individuals have invested in this campaigns. People. Neighbors. Small business owners. Veterans. Families who came to Sioux Falls and built something from nothing. First-time donors who had never given to a campaign before in their lives. Thousands more voted in the general election on June 2nd.

That is not a flash in the pan. That is a movement.

And it has found its voice.

In Their Own Words.

State Representative Erik Muckey put it plainly:

"He is the son of refugees who built a life in this city out of almost nothing, and he has spent his own life trying to make sure the next family gets that same shot. Vince was always there, in the background, without ever needing the credit."

Danae Verba, who has known me for years, noticed something others might have missed:

"He's been showing up at local Pride and Juneteenth Sioux Falls events for years, even before his campaign."

That is the point. I did not start showing up when it was convenient. I have been showing up.

Ronald Imholt, a combat Army veteran and self-described independent voter, reached out after spending weeks researching every candidate in this race:

"We need young fresh candidates with a vision. I believe in you, sir."

Jaden Miller said something that stayed with me:

"He's been in the shoes of all the people that the city is supposed to serve — the small business owner, the immigrant family, the neighbor who's not sure how to navigate City Hall. He's been bridging gaps his whole life, and that's exactly what we need on city council."

Cham Phan, who has worked alongside me, saw it from the inside:

"He has this natural ability to bring groups of people together — usually ones that don't agree on things — and at the end of the day, he can find a common thread and bring compromise."

And Whit Thompson said it as simply as anyone could:

"I'm voting for Vince Danh because I think he represents all of us. More importantly, I think he represents the best of us."

175 donors. Thousands of voices. One movement.

Five Organizations. One Conclusion.

Organizations don't endorse campaigns on a whim. They look at the candidate, the platform, and the people behind it. They ask hard questions. Then they decide.

Over the past several months, five organizations looked at what we are building and decided to stand with us.

Run for Something saw a first-time candidate who believes local office is where real change happens.

The Home Builders Association of the Sioux Empire saw a campaign serious about responsible growth and building a Sioux Falls that stays affordable for every family.

Change Agents of South Dakota saw someone willing to listen before they lead. Their words: "Young. Good communication skills. Admits he doesn't know everything." I'll take that.

Let Sioux Falls Vote saw a commitment to transparent, accountable government. Decisions made with people, not for them.

And the Transformation Project Advocacy Network saw a neighbor who has stood beside the LGBTQ+ community long before a campaign sign ever went up.

Five organizations. Different missions. Different communities. The same conclusion.

What This Tells You.

We are not a flash in the pan. We are a coalition. And it keeps growing.

175 people made a choice to put their name and their dollars behind this campaign. Five organizations staked their credibility on it. Thousands of neighbors, veterans, first-time voters, and longtime community members raised their hand and said: this is the direction.

That kind of support is not bought. It is built. One conversation, one door, one kitchen table at a time.

It's always been our city, and now is our moment. Let's rise together. ☀️

— Vince Danh

Candidate, Sioux Falls City Council At-Large | Runoff June 23, 2026