Kristi Noem is an American politician and the current Governor of South Dakota. She is the first female governor of the state as well as the first Republican woman elected to the post. Noem is a prominent figure in the Republican Party and has served in various capacities in the state government. She was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2010 and served until she was elected Governor of South Dakota in 2018.
Kristi Noem’s Biography
Kristi Noem was born on November 30, 1971 in Watertown, South Dakota. She is the daughter of Ron and Corinne Arnold and the youngest of their four children. Noem was raised on a ranch and attended country schools until high school. She graduated from Hamlin High School in 1989 and went on to study political science at the University of South Dakota. Noem also studied international relations at the University of Minnesota and business administration at South Dakota State University.
Noem served in the South Dakota House of Representatives from 2006 to 2010. She was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2010 and served in Congress until she was elected Governor of South Dakota in 2018. Before entering politics, Noem was a successful businesswoman and rancher. She is married to Bryon Noem and they have three children.
Age and Net Worth
Kristi Noem is 49 years old as of 2021. Her net worth is estimated to be around $3 million.
Height and Other Details
Kristi Noem is 5 feet 5 inches tall and weighs around 140 lbs. She has brown hair and green eyes.
Achievements and Political Career
Kristi Noem has achieved many accomplishments in her political career. She was the first female Governor of South Dakota and the first Republican woman to be elected to the post. She has also served in the U.S. House of Representatives and the South Dakota House of Representatives.
Noem is a strong advocate for fiscal responsibility and has championed numerous economic reforms in South Dakota. She has also been a vocal opponent of government overreach and has called for more local control over government policy.
Kristi Noem is a prominent figure in the Republican Party and has achieved many accomplishments in her political career. She is the current Governor of South Dakota and the first female governor of the state. Noem is a strong advocate for fiscal responsibility and has championed numerous economic reforms in South Dakota.