Larry Rhoden (born February 5, 1959) is an American politician and businessman serving as the 34th governor of South Dakota since 2025.

[2][3][4] He ran for U.S. Senate in the 2014 election, losing in the Republican primary to eventual winner Mike Rounds.

[6] Rhoden served in the South Dakota House of Representatives from 2001 to 2008, including four years as majority leader.

[9] Rhoden signed a pledge to never raise taxes, and supported de-funding the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

[16] In November 2024, President-elect Donald Trump announced that he would nominate Kristi Noem for Secretary of Homeland Security.

After her confirmation on January 25, 2025, she resigned as governor of South Dakota and Rhoden was sworn in by Chief Justice Steven R.

[20][21] Early into his term, Rhoden worked with Interior Secretary Doug Burgum to order the return of the Mount Rushmore fireworks show in 2026.