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 Dakota from 2019 to 2025.

Our state is great because "Under God, the People Rule." Today, Governor Larry Rhoden signed SB 7, which bans sanctuary cities in South Dakota.

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 27, 2025 · Rhoden, previously the lieutenant governor of South Dakota under former Gov. Kristi Noem, officially succeeded to governor of South Dakota during a private swearing-in ceremony Monday.

Jan 31, 2025 · Larry Rhoden owes his new job as governor to Kristi Noem, but her political career might have stalled shortly after it began if not for his help, according to a story they’ve both shared publicly. As a new state legislator in 2007, Noem thought a fellow Republican lawmaker from her district was insufficiently devoted to anti-abortion legislation.

Jan 25, 2025 · – 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 34th Governor of South Dakota pursuant to Article 4 Section 6 of the South Dakota Constitution. A photograph of Governor Rhoden can be found here.

Jan 25, 2025 · Governor Rhoden Sheds Light on Transition Preparations. PIERRE, S.D. – Today, Governor Larry Rhoden shed light on his preparations to assume office as the 34th Governor of South Dakota. “Until now, I have kept my extensive preparations for this succession to myself.

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...

First Lady Sandy Rhoden. Sandra June Trudy Rhoden (nee Murphy) was born in Philip, South Dakota to Francis (Knute) and Marlyn Murphy. She is second of five children. She married Larry Rhoden in 1981. Sandy served as 2nd Lady of South Dakota from 2019 to 2025. more...

Nov 12, 2024 · Rhoden is the 39th lieutenant governor of South Dakota. He is currently in his second consecutive term as Noem's lieutenant governor after being sworn in Jan. 5, 2019, following their first...