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 …

1 day ago · PIERRE — South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden is taking over for Kristi Noem at the batter's box. The Argus Leader sat down for a short interview with Rhoden, a lifelong South Dakotan and new governor ...

Jan 27, 2025 · PIERRE — It's Gov. Larry Rhoden now. Rhoden, previously the lieutenant governor of South Dakota under former Gov. Kristi Noem, officially succeeded to governor of South Dakota during...

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 · 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 26, 2025 · PIERRE, S.D. (KELO) — Larry Rhoden, who succeeded Kristi Noem as South Dakota’s governor on Saturday, brings a lengthy record of success as state legislator to his new office.

Today, Governor Larry Rhoden signed SB 7, which bans sanctuary cities in South Dakota. I've now been Governor of South Dakota for about 2 weeks. We finally have bills reaching my desk. I just signed my first bill as Governor, Senate Bill 7.

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 Noem’s...

3 days 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.

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.