Kristi Noem
Kristi Lynn Noem (born November 30, 1971) is an American politician serving as the 33rd Governor of South Dakota since 2019. A member of the Republican Party, she was the U.S. Representative for South Dakota's at-large congressional district from 2011 to 2019.
Early life and education[edit | edit source]
Kristi Noem was born in Watertown, South Dakota, and raised with her siblings on the family ranch and farm in rural Hamlin County, South Dakota. She graduated from Hamlin High School in 1990, and attended Northern State University from 1990 to 1992.
Political career[edit | edit source]
U.S. House of Representatives[edit | edit source]
Noem was elected to the United States House of Representatives in 2010, defeating incumbent Stephanie Herseth Sandlin. She served four terms from 2011 to 2019, during which she was a member of the House Armed Services Committee and the House Agriculture Committee.
Governor of South Dakota[edit | edit source]
In 2018, Noem ran for Governor of South Dakota and won the election, becoming the first female governor of the state. She assumed office on January 5, 2019. As governor, Noem has focused on issues such as economic development, education, and healthcare.
Personal life[edit | edit source]
Kristi Noem is married to Bryon Noem, and they have three children. The family resides in Castlewood, South Dakota.
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- 1971 births
- Living people
- Governors of South Dakota
- Republican Party state governors of the United States
- Women state governors of the United States
- Members of the United States House of Representatives from South Dakota
- Women members of the United States House of Representatives
- 21st-century American politicians
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