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Kristi Noem (born November 30, 1971) is the governor of South Dakota, serving since January 2019. Previously, she served as the Republican Representative for the United States House of Representatives from 2011 to 2019. 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.[1] 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.[2][3]
Kristi Noem has become a fundraising star for the GOP, raising more campaign cash than any other Republican challenger for U.S. House.[4]
| “ | 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. | ” |
In 2019, Noem signed a bill into law establishing constitutional carry,[5][6] as well as several pro-life bills.[7] On March 20, 2019, Noem signed a bill into law protecting intellectual diversity on college campuses.[8]
References
- ↑ http://www.kristiforcongress.com/meet-kristi/
- ↑ http://www.theblaze.com/stories/the-next-sarah-palin-meet-south-dakotas-kristi-noem/
- ↑ http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/2010_Elections/elections-2010-south-dakota-sarah-palin/story?id=11860378
- ↑ Kristi Noem: Another Republican Fundraising Star is Born, Dakota Voice, October 12, 2010
- ↑ Hawkins, Awr (January 31, 2019). SD Gov. Kristi Noem Signs Bill to End Concealed Carry Permit Requirement. Breitbart News. Retrieved March 21, 2019.
- ↑ Gstalter, Morgan (January 31, 2019). South Dakota governor signs law to allow concealed handguns without a permit. The Hill. Retrieved March 21, 2019.
- ↑ Freiburger, Calvin (March 21, 2019). South Dakota governor signs multiple pro-life laws including ultrasound requirement, end-of-life parental involvement. LifeSiteNews. Retrieved March 21, 2019.
- ↑ Multiple references:
- Vondracek, Christopher (March 21, 2019). First-of-its-kind 'campus intellectual diversity' law passed to bolster conservative thought. The Washington Times. Retrieved March 26, 2019.
- Ellis, Jonathan (March 20, 2019). Noem, GOP target university 'political correctness' with first-of-its-kind diversity, speech law. Sioux Falls Argus Leader. Retrieved March 26, 2019.
- Piro, Graham (March 25, 2019). South Dakota Protects Free Speech on Campus. National Review. Retrieved March 26, 2019.