Tony Venhuizen | |
|---|---|
| 40th Lieutenant Governor of South Dakota | |
| Assumed office January 30, 2025 | |
| Governor | Larry Rhoden |
| Preceded by | Larry Rhoden |
| Member of the South Dakota House of Representatives from the 13th district | |
| In office January 10, 2023 – January 29, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Richard Thomason |
| Succeeded by | Jack Kolbeck |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Tonnis Henry Venhuizen October 8, 1982 Armour, South Dakota, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Sara Daugaard (m. 2004) |
| Children | 3 |
| Relatives | Dennis Daugaard (father-in-law) |
| Education | South Dakota State University (BS) University of South Dakota (JD) |
Tonnis Henry Venhuizen (born October 8, 1982) is an American politician and attorney who has served as the 40th lieutenant governor of South Dakota since 2025. A member of the Republican Party, he previously served as a member of the South Dakota House of Representatives from the 13th district, alongside Sue Peterson, from 2023 to 2025. He was also the chief of staff to two governors of South Dakota: Dennis Daugaard, his father-in-law, and Kristi Noem.
In January 2025, he was selected by Governor Larry Rhoden to serve as the lieutenant governor of South Dakota. He was unanimously confirmed by the Senate and House two days after his appointment and was sworn in on January 30.
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