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Governor of South Dakota

Larry Rhoden

Republican · South Dakota

34th Governor of South Dakota, in office since January 2025. Rancher and former state legislator. Succeeded Kristi Noem when she became Secretary of Homeland Security. Focus on agriculture, tourism, fiscal responsibility, and Mount Rushmore State priorities.

Record

Rancher-governor continuing South Dakota's conservative governance tradition. Prioritizes agricultural interests, tourism promotion including Mount Rushmore, and fiscal conservatism. Maintains South Dakota's no-income-tax advantage for economic development.

Legislative Record

Recently signed into law

  • SD SB 216 — South Dakota Property Tax Relief (Signed into law, Mar 13, 2025)
  • SD HB 1052 — Carbon Dioxide Pipeline Regulation (Signed into law, Mar 6, 2025)
  • SD SB 175 — South Dakota SAVE Act (Signed into law, Feb 19, 2025)
  • SD SB 7 — Ban on Sanctuary Cities (Signed into law, Feb 12, 2025)

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