Larry Rhoden

American politician

Larry Rhoden (born February 5, 1959) is an American politician and businessman who has been the 34th Governor of South Dakota since 2025. He was the 39th lieutenant governor of South Dakota from 2019 to 2025. He is a Republican.[1]

Larry Rhoden
34th Governor of South Dakota
Assumed office
January 25, 2025
LieutenantVacant
Preceded byKristi Noem
39th Lieutenant Governor of South Dakota
In office
January 5, 2019  January 25, 2025
GovernorKristi Noem
Preceded byMatt Michels
Succeeded byTony Venhuizen
Secretary of Agriculture of South Dakota
Acting
In office
May 8, 2020  August 27, 2020
GovernorKristi Noem
Preceded byKim Vanneman
Succeeded byHunter Roberts (Agriculture and Natural Resources)
Member of the South Dakota House of Representatives
from the 29th district
In office
January 10, 2017  January 5, 2019
Preceded byDean Wink
Succeeded byKirk Chaffee
In office
January 9, 2001  January 13, 2009
Preceded byKenneth McNenny
Succeeded byDean Wink
Member of the South Dakota Senate
from the 29th district
In office
January 13, 2009  January 13, 2015
Preceded byKenneth McNenny
Succeeded byGary Cammack
Personal details
Born (1959-02-05) February 5, 1959 (age 67)
Sturgis, South Dakota, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)
Sandy Murphy
(m. 1981)
Children4
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service United States Army
Years of service1978–1985
UnitSouth Dakota National Guard

References

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  1. "Noem Appoints Lt. Gov as Interim Ag Secretary". SDPB.org. South Dakota Public Broadcasting. May 5, 2020. Retrieved May 6, 2020.