Kristi Noem is an American politician who currently serves as the Governor of South Dakota.
She was born on November 30, 1971, in Watertown, South Dakota, and grew up on a ranch in rural Hamlin County.
Kristi attended Northern State University in Aberdeen, South Dakota, where she earned a degree in political science.
She began her political career in 2006 when she was elected to the South Dakota House of Representatives.
Kristi served in the House until 2010 when she was elected to the United States House of Representatives, representing South Dakota’s at-large congressional district.
She was reelected to the House in 2012, 2014 and 2016.
In 2018, Kristi ran for Governor of South Dakota and won the election.
She was sworn in as Governor on January 5, 2019, becoming the first woman to hold the office in South Dakota’s history.
As Governor, Kristi has focused on issues such as economic development, education and public safety.
She has also been a vocal advocate for conservative policies and has been a strong supporter of former President Donald Trump.
Kristi has gained national attention for her handling of the COVID-19 pandemic in South Dakota.
She has been criticized by some for her decision not to implement a statewide mask mandate or other strict measures to control the spread of the virus.
However, she has defended her approach, arguing that South Dakotans should have the freedom to make their own decisions about how to protect themselves and their families from the virus.
Kristi Noem husband
Kristi is married to Bryon Noem, who is a rancher and businessman from South Dakota.
The couple has been married since 1992 and has three children together.
Bryon is known for his work in the agriculture industry and has been involved in various business ventures throughout his career.
He grew up on a ranch in Hamill, South Dakota, and later attended South Dakota State University, where he earned a degree in agriculture.
After college, he returned to his family’s ranch and began working in the agriculture industry.
Bryon has also been involved in various business ventures, including real estate development and construction.
In addition to his work in agriculture and business, he has been active in politics and has supported his wife’s political career.
Bryon has served as a member of the South Dakota Republican Party’s Central Committee and has been involved in various political campaigns.