Venhuizen was born and raised in the city of Armour, South Dakota.. Tonnis Henry Venhuizen was born on October 8, 1982, at the Douglas County Memorial Hospital in Armour, South Dakota. [1] [2] His father, Keith, is a dentist and was a school board member for a decade.Venhuizen's maternal grandfather, Henry Poppen, served as a Republican Party member of the South Dakota Senate from 1967 to 1992.

Tony Venhuizen, a lifelong Republican, is uniquely well-prepared to make an impact in the South Dakota State Legislature.

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Tony Venhuizen (Republican Party) is the Lieutenant Governor of South Dakota. He assumed office on January 30, 2025. His current term ends on January 6, 2027. Venhuizen (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the South Dakota House of Representatives to represent District 13. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Jan 30, 2025 · The South Dakota Legislature voted unanimously on Thursday at the Capitol in Pierre to confirm Tony Venhuizen as the state’s lieutenant governor. Venhuizen, 42, was sworn in shortly afterward.

May 28, 2024 · Rep. Tony Venhuizen is seeking re-election to the South Dakota House in District 13. He is running in a four-way primary against John Hughes, Brad Jankord, and Penny BayBridge. The district includes a portion of southeastern Sioux Falls.

Tonnis Henry Venhuizen (born October 8, 1982) is an American politician and attorney. He has been the 40th lieutenant governor of South Dakota since 2025. [1] [2] [3] He is a member of the Republican Party.

Dec 12, 2024 · Representative Tony Venhuizen wants to cut down on property taxes by 35% if his bill passes. He estimated this would save South Dakota homeowners roughly $280 million.

Jan 30, 2025 · Article Body. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE. January 30, 2025. Contact: Mackenzie Decker Tony Venhuizen Confirmed and Sworn In as Lieutenant Governor PIERRE, S.D. – Today, Tony Venhuizen was confirmed as the 40 th Lieutenant Governor of South Dakota. Pursuant to Article 4 Section 6 of the South Dakota Constitution, he was sworn in on the floor of the South Dakota State Senate.

Jan 29, 2025 · SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – South Dakota has a new lieutenant governor. On Wednesday, Republican Gov. Larry Rhoden named current Republican Rep. Tony Venhuizen as the No. 2 in the executive office...