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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.<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>https://www.theblaze.com/stories/the-next-sarah-palin-meet-south-dakotas-kristi-noem/</ref><ref>https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/2010_Elections/elections-2010-south-dakota-sarah-palin/story?id=11860378</ref>

|image=KristiNoem.jpg

|party=[[Republican]]

|spouse=Bryon Noem

|religion=[[Evangelical]]

|state=South Dakota

|terms=January 5, 2019 – present

|terms=January 3, 2011 – January 3, 2019

|preceded=Stephanie Herseth Sandlin

|succeeded=[[Dusty Johnson]]

|office=South Dakota House of Representatives, 6th district

|terms=January 9, 2007 – January 11, 2011

|succeeded=Burt Tulson

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 Lynn Noem''' (born November 30, 1971) is the [[pro-life]], [[movement conservative]] governor of [[South Dakota]], serving since January 5, 2019. Previously, she served as the [[Republican]] representative for the [[United States House of Representatives]] from 2011 to 2019. Noem was first elected in 2010, defeating incumbent Democrat [[Stephanie Herseth Sandlin]]. Right before being elected to Congress, she served as the Assistant Majority Leader<ref>http://www.kristiforcongress.com/meet-kristi/</ref> while representing the 6th district in the South Dakota House of Representatives.

 

Noem became 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>

{{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.}}

In 2019, Noem signed a bill into law establishing [[constitutional carry]],<ref>Hawkins, Awr (January 31, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/01/31/sd-gov-kristi-noem-signs-bill-end-concealed-carry-permit-requirement/ SD Gov. Kristi Noem Signs Bill to End Concealed Carry Permit Requirement]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 21, 2019.</ref><ref>Gstalter, Morgan (January 31, 2019). [https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/427930-south-dakota-governor-signs-law-allowing-concealed-handguns-without-a South Dakota governor signs law to allow concealed handguns without a permit]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved March 21, 2019.</ref><ref>Byas, Steve (July 3, 2019). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/constitution/item/32760-constitutional-carry-now-law-in-south-dakota Constitutional Carry Now Law in South Dakota]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 3, 2019.</ref> as well as several [[pro-life]] bills.<ref>Freiburger, Calvin (March 21, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/south-dakota-governor-signs-multiple-pro-life-laws-including-ultrasound-requirement-end-of-life-parental-involvement South Dakota governor signs multiple pro-life laws including ultrasound requirement, end-of-life parental involvement]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved March 21, 2019.</ref> On March 20, 2019, Noem signed a bill into law protecting intellectual diversity on college campuses.<ref>Multiple references:

In 2019, Noem signed a bill into law establishing [[constitutional carry]],<ref>Hawkins, Awr (January 31, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/01/31/sd-gov-kristi-noem-signs-bill-end-concealed-carry-permit-requirement/ SD Gov. Kristi Noem Signs Bill to End Concealed Carry Permit Requirement]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 21, 2019.</ref><ref>Gstalter, Morgan (January 31, 2019). [https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/427930-south-dakota-governor-signs-law-allowing-concealed-handguns-without-a South Dakota governor signs law to allow concealed handguns without a permit]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved March 21, 2019.</ref><ref>Byas, Steve (July 3, 2019). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/constitution/item/32760-constitutional-carry-now-law-in-south-dakota Constitutional Carry Now Law in South Dakota]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 3, 2019.</ref> as well as several [[pro-life]] bills.<ref>Freiburger, Calvin (March 21, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/south-dakota-governor-signs-multiple-pro-life-laws-including-ultrasound-requirement-end-of-life-parental-involvement South Dakota governor signs multiple pro-life laws including ultrasound requirement, end-of-life parental involvement]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved March 21, 2019.</ref> On March 20, 2019, Noem signed a bill into law protecting intellectual diversity on college campuses.<ref>Multiple references:

*Vondracek, Christopher (March 21, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/mar/21/south-dakota-enacts-law-to-bolster-conservative-in/ First-of-its-kind 'campus intellectual diversity' law passed to bolster conservative thought]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved March 26, 2019.

*Vondracek, Christopher (March 21, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/mar/21/south-dakota-enacts-law-to-bolster-conservative-in/ First-of-its-kind 'campus intellectual diversity' law passed to bolster conservative thought]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved March 26, 2019.

*Bourne, Lisa (July 26, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/south-dakota-displays-in-god-we-trust-motto-in-all-of-the-states-public-schools South Dakota displays ‘In God we Trust’ motto in all of the state’s public schools]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved July 26, 2019.

*Bourne, Lisa (July 26, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/south-dakota-displays-in-god-we-trust-motto-in-all-of-the-states-public-schools South Dakota displays ‘In God we Trust’ motto in all of the state’s public schools]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved July 26, 2019.

*Vondracek, Christopher (August 20, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/aug/20/south-dakota-public-schools-adding-in-god-we-trust/ South Dakota public schools adding 'In God We Trust' to walls]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved August 20, 2019.</ref>

*Vondracek, Christopher (August 20, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/aug/20/south-dakota-public-schools-adding-in-god-we-trust/ South Dakota public schools adding 'In God We Trust' to walls]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved August 20, 2019.</ref>

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