South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem announced Monday shes seeking nominations for a new lawmaker to represent District 6 in southeastern South Dakota, after Republican Representative-elect Herman Otten, R-Tea, announced his resignation Friday, citing personal and family reasons in asocial media post.
Noem is currentlycalling for public input on nominationsfor the position.
District 6includes Tea, Harrisburg and other areas surrounding the southern edge of Sioux Falls. Otten served in the House and Senate for a combined total of 12 years. He also formerly served as mayor of Tea.
I always sought to be a voice of reason when dealing with the issues at hand and serve to the best of my ability, Otten wrote on his campaign Facebook page.
Otten was slated to serve as vice chair of the House Transportation Committee.
Noem is expected to appoint a new lawmaker during the 2025 legislative session, which begins Tuesday. Noem herself could resign sometime after Jan. 20, if the U.S. Senate confirms her as President-elect Donald Trumpssecretary of Homeland Security. Lt. Gov. Larry Rhoden would become governor upon Noems resignation.
Noem also appointed legislators last year due to the resignations of Republican Rapid City lawmakers Sen. Jessica Castleberry and Rep. Jess Olson.
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