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Tony Venhuizen

RepublicanIncumbent

Attorney

Tony Venhuizen, the incumbent Lieutenant Governor and attorney, has served as chief of staff and brings experience in policy and communications to South Dakota government.

From the candidate’s published profile

Background

Tony Venhuizen graduated from Armour High School in 2001.[2] Venhuizen earned a bachelor's degree in history and political science from South Dakota State University and a law degree from the University of South Dakota.[2][3] His career experience includes working as the chief of staff to Governor Kristi Noem, the chief of staff and the director of policy and communications to former Governor Dennis Daugaard, the campaign manager of Daugaard's 2010 gubernatorial campaign, and an attorney.[2][4][1][5] Venhuizen served on the South Dakota Board of Regents, the Blue Ribbon Task Force, and the Dakota Corps scholarship board.[3][6]

Law:
University of South Dakota
Bachelor's:
South Dakota State University
High school:
Armour High School, 2001

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