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Venhuizen sworn in as South Dakota lieutenant governor after legislative confirmation
The South Dakota Legislature voted unanimously on Thursday at the Capitol in Pierre to confirm Tony Venhuizen as the state’s lieutenant governor. Venhuizen, 42, was sworn in shortly afterward. The Sioux Falls Republican’s voice shook momentarily with emotion as he took to the lectern to address the Senate in his first remarks as the body’s
Venhuizen takes oath of office as South Dakota’s new Lt. Gov
House Lawmakers took their turns giving praise to their colleague who has spent over two decades in the political world.
South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden taps Sioux Falls lawmaker for lieutenant governor role
Gov. Larry Rhoden said he chose Tony Venhuizen as lieutenant governor for his knowledge of the Legislature and experience in the executive branch.
Venhuizen Sworn In As SD Lieutenant Governor
The Legislature voted unanimously on Thursday at the Capitol in Pierre to confirm Tony Venhuizen as the state’s lieutenant governor.
Venhuizen unanimously confirmed as lieutenant governor of South Dakota
The South Dakota Senate Select Committee on the Nomination for Lt. Governor moved Tony Venhuizen’s lieutenant governor nomination to the full Senate Wednesday (Jan. 29, 2025) with a 5-0 vote. Gov. Larry Rhoden told the committee he chose Venhuizen for his experience and shared values.
South Dakota Legislature confirms Venhuizen as lieutenant governor
Gov. Larry Rhoden announced state House Representative Tony Venhuizen from Sioux Falls as his Lieutenant Governor pick during a news conference Wednesday morning.
South Dakota's new Lt. Governor
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Larry Rhoden gave his first address to the South Dakota Legislature as governor. Read it here
South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden delivered his first joint address to the South Dakota Legislature as governor on Tuesday. His full speech is here:
Updated: Rhoden announces Venhuizen as his lieutenant governor
Gov. Larry Rhoden announced the state House rep from Sioux Falls as his pick during a news conference on Wednesday morning. Venhuizen previously served as
Sioux Falls legislator Tony Venhuizen is Rhoden’s pick for SD lieutenant governor
A Sioux Falls legislator and longtime presence in South Dakota Republican politics, Tony Venhuizen, is Gov. Larry Rhoden’s pick for lieutenant governor. Rhoden announced his choice Wednesday morning at the Capitol in Pierre,
Venhuizen confirmed as South Dakota’s new Lieutenant Governor
Venhuizen, a former chief of staff to Governor Dennis Daugaard, was sworn in immediately after the votes and will now serve as President of the Senate.
Rhoden selects Tony Venhuizen as lieutenant governor
PIERRE, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Governor Larry Rhoden will select the 40th Lieutenant Governor of South Dakota on Wednesday.
Lieutenant governor signals future role for his predecessor as Noem’s departure looms
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