The South Dakota Senate Select Committee on the Nomination for Lt. Governor unanimously approved Tony Venhuizen’s nomination for lieutenant governor, moving it to the full Senate for confirmation. Governor Larry Rhoden selected Venhuizen for his experience and shared values, emphasizing the importance of keeping South Dakota strong, safe, and free. Venhuizen pledged to support Rhoden’s plan to strengthen tribal relations, emphasizing the need for strong communication with tribal leaders.
Venhuizen, a former chief of staff under former Governors Dennis Daugaard and Kristi Noem, expressed his excitement about serving alongside Rhoden, whom he has known for over 20 years. Daugaard, Venhuizen’s father-in-law, supported the nomination, highlighting the importance of effective communication in the lieutenant governor role.
According to the South Dakota state constitution, the governor appoints someone to fill the lieutenant governor position when it becomes vacant, with confirmation required by a majority vote in both the House of Representatives and the Senate. The Senate is set to vote on Venhuizen’s confirmation on Thursday. If approved, Venhuizen will replace Rhoden, who assumed the role of governor following Noem’s appointment as U.S. Homeland Security Secretary.
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