Lieutenant Governor Tony Venhuizen on The Flag’s What’s On Your MindSIOUX FALLS, S.D. — Following a contentious and unprecedented Republican primary season, South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden and Lieutenant Governor Tony Venhuizen emerged victorious in the state’s primary runoff election. Larry Rhoden, who was serving as Noem’s Lieutenant Governor, rapidly ascended to the state’s highest office in January 2025. “I was serving in the legislature and he appointed me to be his Lieutenant Governor. Insights on Legislative Term LimitsWith neighboring North Dakota recently moving to implement legislative term limits, Venhuizen offered perspective on South Dakota’s experience with the policy, which has been strictly in place since 1992.