Larry Rhoden, Governor of South Dakota

South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden taps Sioux Falls lawmaker for lieutenant governor role
Gov. Larry Rhoden said he chose Tony Venhuizen as lieutenant governor for his knowledge of the Legislature and experience in the executive branch.
Larry Rhoden takes oath of office to be South Dakota's 34th Governor
Governor Rhoden grew up as a rancher in Meade County and served in the South Dakota National Guard from 1978 to 1985. He has stated that said experience has prepared him to tackle the most pressing issue that South Dakotans face. Republican State Senator Helene Duhamel of district 32 in Rapid City gave her remarks while congratulating Rhoden.
Larry Rhoden officially becomes Governor of South Dakota
Rhoden is now the 34th Governor of South Dakota pursuant to Article 4 Section 6 of the South Dakota Constitution. Details on the succession and swearing-in ceremony have yet to be announced.
Kristi Noem resigns, Larry Rhoden succeeds to office of South Dakota governor
Gov. Larry Rhoden received Kristi Noem's official resignation as South Dakota governor on Saturday as she joined the Trump administration.
PHOTOS: Larry Rhoden sworn in as new South Dakota governor
Rhoden, 65, served as the state's lieutenant governor of South Dakota from 2019 until Saturday when former Gov. Kristi Noem resigned the office after being confirmed by the U.S. Senate as the Secretary of U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
Venhuizen unanimously confirmed as lieutenant governor of South Dakota
The South Dakota Legislature has unanimously confirmed Tony Venhuizen (Jan. 30, 2025) as the state’s 40th Lieutenant Governor. During the House debate, lawmakers of both political parties expressed support for Venhuizen’s nomination.
Rhoden sworn in as South Dakota’s new governor, makes staffing changes
The gubernatorial transition comes after Kristi Noem was confirmed as the next Department of Homeland Security Secretary following a Senate vote on Saturday morning.
Venhuizen sworn in as South Dakota lieutenant governor after legislative confirmation
The South Dakota Legislature voted unanimously on Thursday at the Capitol in Pierre to confirm Tony Venhuizen as the state’s lieutenant governor. Venhuizen, 42, was sworn in shortly afterward. The Sioux Falls Republican’s voice shook momentarily with emotion as he took to the lectern to address the Senate in his first remarks as the body’s
Larry Rhoden becomes South Dakota’s 34th Governor
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) — An historical event at the state Capitol in Pierre.
Rhoden takes oath of office, becomes 34th South Dakota Governor
A new era begins for South Dakota today as Larry Rhoden took the oath of office to become the state’s 34th Governor.
Meet Larry Rhoden: Colleagues describe SD’s new governor as a steady hand and source of humor
Larry Rhoden owes his new job as governor to Kristi Noem, but her political career might have stalled shortly after it began ...
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Larry Rhoden sworn in as governor; will address Legislature Tuesday
Gov. Larry Rhoden was sworn in Monday, and will address the Legislature for the first time in his new role Tuesday.