Larry Rhoden (born February 5, 1959) is an American politician and businessman serving as the 34th governor of South Dakota since 2025. [ 1 ] A Republican , 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 ...

4 days ago · 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 ...

5 days ago · PIERRE, S.D. – Today, Larry Rhoden received Kristi Noem’s resignation as Governor and succeeded to the office of Governor of South Dakota. Larry Rhoden is now the 34 th Governor of South Dakota pursuant to Article 4 Section 6 of the South Dakota Constitution. A photograph of Governor Rhoden can be found here.

2 days ago · 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 a private ...

1 day ago · Larry Rhoden will be sworn in as the 34th Governor of South Dakota today (Jan. 27, 2025) in a private ceremony at 11am CT/10am MT. Chief Justice Steven R. Jensen will administer the oath during a brief ceremony in the Governor’s Office. Rhoden is expected to address the state legislature later in the week.

3 days ago · 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.

4 days ago · 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…

2 days ago · 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.

Larry Rhoden South Dakota. 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. He later led the …

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.