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| − | '''Kristi Noem''' (b. November 30, 1971) is the Republican Representative for the [[United States House of Representatives]] from [[South Dakota]]. She was first elected in 2010, defeating incumbent Democrat [[Stephanie Herseth Sandlin]]. She is [[Pro-life]], a rancher, a [[mother]] of three, a hunter and a [[conservative]] who represents South Dakota state House of Representatives since 2006. Right before being elected to Congress served as the Assistant Majority Leader. <ref>http://www.kristiforcongress.com/meet-kristi/</ref> Kristi Noem and her family lives on a ranch where they raise [[Angus]] [[cattle]] and show [[Quarter Horses]]. Noem has worked the family [[farm]] for 17 years, owned and operated a [[hunting]] operation, and helped manage the family restaurant.<ref>http://www.theblaze.com/stories/the-next-sarah-palin-meet-south-dakotas-kristi-noem/</ref><ref>http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/2010_Elections/elections-2010-south-dakota-sarah-palin/story?id=11860378</ref> | + | '''Kristi Noem''' (born November 30, 1971) is the Republican Representative for the [[United States House of Representatives]] from [[South Dakota]]. She was first elected in 2010, defeating incumbent Democrat [[Stephanie Herseth Sandlin]]. She is [[Pro-life]], a rancher, a [[mother]] of three, a hunter and a [[conservative]] who represents South Dakota state House of Representatives since 2006. Right before being elected to Congress served as the Assistant Majority Leader.<ref>http://www.kristiforcongress.com/meet-kristi/</ref> Kristi Noem and her family lives on a ranch where they raise [[Angus]] [[cattle]] and show [[Quarter Horses]]. Noem has worked the family [[farm]] for 17 years, owned and operated a [[hunting]] operation, and helped manage the family restaurant.<ref>http://www.theblaze.com/stories/the-next-sarah-palin-meet-south-dakotas-kristi-noem/</ref><ref>http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/2010_Elections/elections-2010-south-dakota-sarah-palin/story?id=11860378</ref> |
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| − | Kristi Noem has become a fundraising star for the GOP, raising more campaign cash than any other Republican challenger for U.S. House. <ref>[http://www.dakotavoice.com/2010/10/kristi-noem-another-republican-fundraising-star-is-born/ Kristi Noem: Another Republican Fundraising Star is Born, Dakota Voice, October 12, 2010]</ref> | + | Kristi Noem has become a fundraising star for the GOP, raising more campaign cash than any other Republican challenger for U.S. House.<ref>[http://www.dakotavoice.com/2010/10/kristi-noem-another-republican-fundraising-star-is-born/ Kristi Noem: Another Republican Fundraising Star is Born, Dakota Voice, October 12, 2010]</ref> |
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| | {{cquote|My experiences as a wife, mother, farmer, rancher, small business owner, and South Dakotan have taught me fundamental truths that will ensure I will remain steadfast in my resolve to do the people’s will.}} | | {{cquote|My experiences as a wife, mother, farmer, rancher, small business owner, and South Dakotan have taught me fundamental truths that will ensure I will remain steadfast in my resolve to do the people’s will.}} |
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| − | ==External Links== | + | ==External links== |
| | *[http://www.kristiforcongress.com/ Campaign website] | | *[http://www.kristiforcongress.com/ Campaign website] |
| | *[http://www.facebook.com/kristiforcongress Facebook page] | | *[http://www.facebook.com/kristiforcongress Facebook page] |