Governor of South Dakota
| Governor of South Dakota | |
|---|---|
Seal of South Dakota | |
State flag | |
| Government of South Dakota | |
| Style | The Honorable |
| Residence | The Governor's Mansion |
| Term length | Four years, renewable once consecutively[1] |
| Inaugural holder | Arthur C. Mellette 1889[2] |
| Formation | Constitution of South Dakota |
| Salary | $139,100.00 [3] [4] |
| Website | Official website |
The governor of South Dakota is the head of the executive branch of the government of the U.S. state of South Dakota.[5] The governor is elected to a four-year term in even years when there is no presidential election.
The current governor is Larry Rhoden, a member of the Republican Party who took office on January 25, 2025.
List of governors of South Dakota
References
- ↑ "Article IV, Section 2, Constitution of South Dakota". South Dakota Legislature. Archived from the original on July 10, 2009. Retrieved March 31, 2010.
- ↑ "Arthur C. Mellette". The Weekly South Dakotan. Retrieved March 31, 2010.
- ↑ "South Dakota Financial Information".
- ↑ "Kristi Noem". Retrieved December 27, 2021.</
- ↑ "Article IV, Section 1, Constitution of South Dakota". South Dakota Legislature. Retrieved 31 March 2010.