Larry Rhoden
Governor
Republican
Party
Historical data
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Data table
| Larry Rhoden | Governor, Republican, since 2025 | |
| Kristi Noem | Prior Governor, 2019-2025 |
Compared to the United States
| Indicator | South Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Republican governorship (years held) | 1 | 0 |
National ranking
South Dakota ranks #21 of 25 states by years of republican control.
| #1 | Wyoming | 40 |
| #2 | Michigan | 24 |
| #3 | North Carolina | 24 |
| #4 | New Mexico | 23 |
| #5 | Georgia | 22 |
| #6 | New Jersey | 16 |
| #7 | Ohio | 14 |
| #8 | Wisconsin | 14 |
| #9 | Arizona | 14 |
| #10 | Washington | 14 |
| #11 | Virginia | 12 |
| #12 | New Hampshire | 2 |
| #13 | Maine | 2 |
| #14 | Montana | 1 |
| #15 | Minnesota | 1 |
| #16 | Delaware | 1 |
| #17 | Colorado | 1 |
| #18 | Vermont | 1 |
| #19 | Oregon | 1 |
| #20 | Rhode Island | 1 |
| #21 | South Dakota | 1 |
| #22 | Alaska | 1 |
| #23 | Kentucky | 0 |
| #24 | Utah | 0 |
| #25 | Louisiana | 0 |
Overview
South Dakota's Governor Larry Rhoden took office in 2025, succeeding Kristi Noem in the Republican-held governorship.
Did you know?
- Kristi Noem resigned as South Dakota's governor in 2025 to become U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security.