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

Jan 27, 2025 · Larry Rhoden officially succeeded to governor of South Dakota during a private swearing-in ceremony Monday.

Jan 25, 2025 · PIERRE, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - On Saturday, Larry Rhoden received Kristi Noem’s resignation as Governor immediately following the US Senate’s vote to confirm Noem as Homeland Security Secretary.

Jan 25, 2025 · Now-Gov. Larry Rhoden received Kristi Noem's official resignation as South Dakota governor on Saturday as she joined the Trump administration.

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. The Meade County ...

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. He rose to the office of governor in January 2025. Growing up in the church, Larry understood true service at a young age.

3 days ago · Photo by David Bordewyk, South Dakota NewsMedia Association Gov. Larry Rhoden speaks to the media after taking the oath of office on Jan. 27, at the South Dakota Capitol in Pierre.

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.

Nov 13, 2024 · President-elect Donald Trump announced Tuesday he would nominate Noem, 52, as the next U.S. homeland security secretary. If the Senate confirms Noem, Rhoden would automatically become governor. It’s unclear how quickly that could happen.

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...