Larry Rhoden, South Dakota

Who is South Dakota’s new governor, Larry Rhoden?
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 rancher and welder had already served 16 years in the Legislature and was seeking re-election to a seat in the House in 2018
Kristi Noem resigns, Larry Rhoden succeeds to office of South Dakota governor
Gov. Larry Rhoden received Kristi Noem's official resignation as South Dakota governor on Saturday as she joined the Trump administration.
Larry Rhoden succeeds to governor of South Dakota
Following Governor Kristi Noem’s appointment to Secretary of Homeland Security, Larry Rhoden succeeded to Governor of South Dakota. Rhoden received Noem’s resignation as Governor and succeeded immediately following the vote by the United States Senate.
Noem resigns as South Dakota governor, Rhoden takes over
Kristi Noem has resigned as governor of South Dakota after her confirmation by the U.S. Senate as Secretary of Homeland Security. The governor's office said on Saturday Larry Rhoden received Noem’s resignation as governor and succeeded to the office of governor of South Dakota.
Larry Rhoden receives Kristi Noem's letter of resignation; becomes 34th Governor of South Dakota
Larry Rhoden succeeded Kristi Noem as Governor of South Dakota on Saturday. He received Noem's letter of resignation upon her confirmation as the next U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security, also on Saturday.
SD House passes HJR 5001, amending Medicaid expansion conditions
South Dakota’s House of Representatives voted to advance House Joint Resolution 5001, an amendment to the state constitution ...
Should South Dakota constitutional amendments require a 60% majority to pass?
A future ballot question could ask voters whether to raise the threshold to pass a constitutional amendment from a "50% plus ...
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House GOP wants statewide vote on 60% proposal
The Republicans who dominate the South Dakota House of Representatives are calling for a statewide vote at the 2026 general ...
Change is ‘eminent’: Property-rights fight transforms this year’s SD Legislature
When the majority leaders of South Dakota’s two legislative chambers introduced legislation last January that they described ...
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SD News Watch: Main theme for South Dakota politics in 2025? Buckle up.
Noem, Thune prepare for new roles in Washington as South Dakota awaits a new governor and early 2026 election intrigue.
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House panel wants tighter voter registration law
Advocates for election integrity trying to tighten the residency requirement in South Dakota’s voter-registration law are ...
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Kristi Noem confirmed as U.S. Homeland Security secretary
South Dakota Republican Gov. Kristi Noem will be the nation’s next secretary of the Department of Homeland Security after the ...
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Eminent domain reform to be introduced in South Dakota Legislature
Rep. Karla Lems, R-Canton, and Sen. Mark Lapka, R-Leola, are leading efforts in protecting landowners with House Bill 1052, ...
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Judge denies election petition claims in Charles Mix County
A South Dakota judge denied an election group’s appeal to compel the Charles Mix County Commission to place an ...