Governor of South Dakota
| Governor of South Dakota | |
|---|---|
since January 25, 2025 | |
| Government of South Dakota | |
| Style | The Honorable |
| Residence | The Governor's Mansion |
| Term length | Four years, renewable once consecutively |
| Inaugural holder | Arthur C. Mellette 1889 |
| Formation | Constitution of South Dakota |
| Succession | Line of succesion |
| Deputy | Lieutenant Governor of South Dakota |
| Salary | $139,100.00 |
| Website | Official website |
The governor of South Dakota is the head of government of South Dakota. 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 upon Kristi Noem's resignation following her confirmation as Secretary of Homeland Security by the United States Senate.