PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden picks State Rep. and Vice Chair of the House Appropriations Committee Tony Venhuizen for Lieutenant Governor.
Venhuizen served in the South Dakota governor’s office for 10 years including as Chief of Staff to Governors Dennis Daugaard and Kristi Noem. He has resigned his House seat. Venhuizen can become lieutenant governor if he’s confirmed by the South Dakota House and Senate.
“I want to thank Governor Rhoden for his confidence in me. It will be a great honor to serve the people of South Dakota as lieutenant governor. I look forward to helping Governor Rhoden keep South Dakota strong, safe, and free,” Venhuizen said.
“Tony is a problem solver for the people of South Dakota. He is never shy to show leadership and take on challenging issues. He may know more about South Dakota’s history than anyone I’ve ever met. And he uses that knowledge to help shape where our state is heading in the future,” Governor Larry Rhoden said.
Larry Rhoden was South Dakota’s Lieutenant Governor and became governor after former Governor Kristi Noem resigned and became confirmed as U.S. Homeland Security Secretary.
