South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden introduced his pick to serve as his Lieutenant Governor Wednesday at a press conference at the Capital in Pierre.
Tony Venhuizen will has accepted the role. He is a long time establishment government figure in South Dakota. Venhuizen is the grandson of long time state lawmaker Henry Poppen and son-in-law of former Governor Dennis Daugaard. He has also served as the chief-of-staff for former Governor Kristi Noem administration.
Venhuizen says he learned his love for public service from his grandfather…
Governor Rhoden says Venhuizen is the most qualified person for this job…
Venhuizen says he sees the job as Lieutenant Governor to be a partnership with the Governor…
