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 39th lieutenant governor of South …

Jan 27, 2025 · Larry Rhoden officially succeeded to governor of South Dakota during a private swearing-in ceremony Monday. New strain in Calif. Get the USA TODAY app Start the day smarter ☀️ 🐍Year of the ...

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 N…

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.

Jan 25, 2025 · PIERRE, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - On Saturday, Larry Rhoden received Kristi Noem’s resignation as Governor immediately following the US Senate’s vote to confirm Noem as Homeland Security Secretary.

Jan 27, 2025 · Larry Rhoden is sworn in as governor of South Dakota on Jan. 27, 2025, at the State Capitol as his wife, First Lady Sandy Rhoden, looks on. (Joshua Haiar/South Dakota Searchlight) PIERRE — New South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden deflected questions about his political future during his swearing-in ceremony Monday at the Capitol.

Nov 13, 2024 · Donald Trump picked Noem as the next U.S. homeland security secretary, and Lt. Gov. Larry Rhoden would automatically become governor if Noem is confirmed.

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. He rose to the office […]

Elected South Dakota’s 34th governor in 2024. Early Years: Born in 1971 and grew up on the family ranch and farm in rural Hamlin County, South Dakota. Education: Governor Rhoden graduated from the Sunshine Bible Academy in 1977. Career: After high school, he served in the South Dakota National Guard from 1978 to 1985.

Today, Governor Larry Rhoden announced that Josie Harms will serve as Press Secretary in the Governor's Office. Her first day in the office will be February 6, 2025.