Venhuizen, Lieutenant Governor

Legislature gives unanimous support for Venhuizen appointment at Lieutenant Governor
PIERRE, SD (KELO.com) — With unanimous support, South Dakota has a new Lieutenant Governor. Tony VenHuizen was approved 67-0 in the state House and 35-0 in the Senate, with legislators from both parties praising his experience and knowledge of state government. House Minority Leader Erin Healey of Sioux Falls gave her endorsement.
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.
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.
In Venhuizen, Rhoden picks one of Legislature’s own
The gossip in the halls of the Capitol proved right. Tony Venhuizen, who’s served as chief of staff for the two previous governors and most recently has been a state representative for three years, is Gov.
VenHuizen Unanimously Voted In As Lieutenant Governor
The South Dakota Senate Select Committee on the Nomination of the Lt. Governor voted unanimously yesterday (Wednesday) to confirm Tony Venhuizen as lieutenant governor. Gov. Larry Rhoden selected Venhuizen,
Rhoden selects Tony Venhuizen as his Lt. Governor
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.
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. Rhoden’s selection will be made public at 10 a.m. CT. Dakota News Now will have live coverage of the announcement in the video player above.
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
Blacks Hills lawmakers react to Lt. Governor pick
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Governor Rhoden has tapped now former Rep. Tony Venhuizen to take his former Lt. Governor Post.
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Senate panel recommends Venhuizen confirmation
Tonnis Henry “Tony” Venhuizen should be the next lieutenant governor of South Dakota, a special panel of lawmakers has ...
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New Lt. Gov; Rhoden’s first sit-down interview
Here are this morning’s top stories with KELOLAND On the Go. South Dakota’s newly named Lt. Governor is well known in Pierre. Tony Venhuizen served under ...
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Venhuizen wants to reopen Medicaid expansion fight
South Dakota voters could get the chance in 2026 to decide whether they want to let state lawmakers take away expanded ...
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Tony Venhuizen named Lt. Gov
South Dakota has a new lieutenant governor. On Wednesday, Republican Gov. Larry Rhoden named current Republican Rep. Tony ...