
Sioux Falls Mayor Paul TenHaken Endorses Larry Rhoden for Reelection
Sioux Falls, SD – Today, Sioux Falls Mayor Paul TenHaken endorsed Governor Larry Rhoden in his reelection bid. A photo of Governor Rhoden and Mayor TenHaken at the announcement is attached.
“When I look at all the stuff we’ve gotten done in 18 months, it’s really quite remarkable. There’s really, in my opinion, one guy who’s the right guy to lead this state for the next four years. I’m excited to endorse the Rhoden campaign for Governor,” said Sioux Falls Mayor Paul TenHaken. “I have never heard anyone question this guy’s morals, his ethics, his faith, or his character. And to me, those are the things that matter.”
“Mayor Paul TenHaken has done an outstanding job leading Sioux Falls. I’ve been proud to work with him to make South Dakota’s largest city an even better place to live, work, and raise a family,” said Governor Larry Rhoden. “We’ve delivered some incredible results to keep Sioux Falls strong, safe, and free, and I’d be honored to keep doing that work for the next four years.”
The announcement took place at Rhoden for Governor’s Sioux Falls campaign headquarters. Mayor TenHaken was joined in his support of Governor Rhoden by Lt. Governor Tony Venhuizen and other key leaders including:
- State Senator Sue Peterson,
- State Senator Ernie Otten,
- State Senator Kevin Jensen,
- State Representative Tim Czmowski,
- State Representative Roger DeGroot,
- State Representative Leslie Heinemann,
- State Representative Jack Kolbeck,
- State Representative Brian Mulder,
- State Representative Keri Weems,
- Public Utilities Commissioner Kristie Fiegen,
- State Representative-elect Terry Sabers,
- Republican Nominee for State Representative Fred Deutsch,
- Republican Nominee for Public Utilities Commissioner Don Haggar,
- Former Lincoln County Commissioner Betty Otten, and
- Lincoln County Commissioner-elect Joni Ekstrum.
“Governor Rhoden’s principles are Built to Last. His values are Built to Last. The person he is is Built to Last,” said State Senator Sue Peterson. “In 18 months on the job, he’s done more than a lot of governors do in four years. And he’s the true conservative in this race. He’s spent his career fighting for life, defending the 2nd Amendment, and cutting taxes.”
Learn more about Governor Rhoden’s reelection campaign at GovernorLarryRhoden.com.
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What’s even more notable is who is endorsing Doeden…Phil Jensen, Kathy Rice, Taffy Howard, and Lance Russell. There is a clear distinction between the two candidates as well as those who support them.
Thumbs up.