Larry Rhoden (born February 5, 1959) is an American politician and businessman serving as the 34th governor of South Dakota since 2025. [ 1 ] A member of the Republican Party , Rhoden served as a member of the state House of Representatives from 2001 to 2009 and from 2017 to 2019, as a member of the state senate from 2009 to 2015, and as the ...

2 days ago · Five years ago, Governor Kristi Noem declared South Dakota “Open for Business.” That bold stand was put to the ultimate test during COVID. We overcame that challenge and turned it into South Dakota’s greatest opportunity. Now, I want to apply that same approach to all of our work. I want to keep South Dakota “Open for Business.”

1 day ago · South Dakota Republican Gov. Larry Rhoden delivered his inaugural address Saturday at the Capitol in Pierre. Rhoden, formerly lieutenant governor, took over as governor last month after then-Gov. Kristi Noem departed to become secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Following is the video and prepared text of Rhoden’s speech.

Jan 27, 2025 · Rhoden, previously the lieutenant governor of South Dakota under former Gov. Kristi Noem, officially succeeded to governor of South Dakota during a private swearing-in ceremony Monday....

Jan 27, 2025 · Larry Rhoden is officially the 34th governor of the state of South Dakota. The West River rancher will is carrying out the remainder of now-Secretary Kristi Noem’s term.. At just after 11 a.m. central on Monday, Rhoden raises his right hand to take the oath of office.

Jan 25, 2025 · Larry Rhoden, the right-hand man of South Dakota's first female governor, Kristi Noem, has officially succeeded to the state's highest office. Rhoden, formerly the 39th lieutenant governor of ...

Jan 25, 2025 · Larry Rhoden is a lifelong West River rancher, a dedicated husband and father, and a proven leader with a record of service for South Dakota. He serves as the 34th Governor of South Dakota. Larry was elected as lieutenant governor alongside Governor Kristi Noem in 2018 and re-elected in 2022.

Jan 25, 2025 · SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Following Governor Kristi Noem’s appointment to Secretary of Homeland Security, Lt. Gov. Larry Rhoden succeeded to governor of South Dakota. Rhoden received...

Nov 8, 2022 · Rhoden (Republican Party) ran for re-election for Lieutenant Governor of South Dakota. He won in the general election on November 8, 2022. Rhoden assumed office as governor when the U.S. Senate confirmed former governor Kristi Noem (R) as the secretary of homeland security in the second Donald Trump (R) administration.

Nov 12, 2024 · Rhoden is the 39th lieutenant governor of South Dakota. He is currently in his second consecutive term as Noem's lieutenant governor after being sworn in Jan. 5, 2019, following their first ...