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. Read more

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 …

Jan 29, 2025 · Today, Governor Larry Rhoden shed light on his preparations to assume office as the 34th Governor of South Dakota. Read more . . . Governor Rhoden Receives Governor Noem's Resignation Letter

Lt. Governor Tony Venhuizen. Tony Venhuizen is a lifelong South Dakotan. He serves as the 40th Lieutenant Governor of South Dakota.

The governor of South Dakota is the chief executive of the state and is elected by the citizens every four years for no more than two consecutive terms. The governor makes policy recommendations that lawmakers in both the state House and Senate chambers may sponsor and introduce as bills.

Jan 3, 2025 · South Dakota is a beacon of Freedom – an example of the good that comes from trusting people to exercise personal responsibility. And now, we’re setting an example by drawing the blueprint for a state-led response to the Chinese Communist Party. We first drew that blueprint in our COVID-19 response.

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Tony Venhuizen is a lifelong South Dakotan. He serves as the 40th Lieutenant Governor of South Dakota. An Armour native, Venhuizen earned his bachelor’s degree in political science and history from South Dakota State University in 2005 and his juris doctorate from the University of South Dakota Knudson School of Law in 2008.

He also became the 38th lieutenant governor of South Dakota, serving from 2011 to 2019. Michels lives in Yankton. He graduated from the University of South Dakota with Nursing, Health Care Administration and law degrees.

Dave Flute serves as Secretary of the South Dakota Department of Tribal Relations. He was born and raised in northeast South Dakota on the Lake Traverse Indian Reservation and is a member of the Sisseton-Wahpeton Sioux Tribe. Prior to his appointment, Flute served one year on the tribal council and three years as tribal chairman.