Kristi Noem Biography

Kristi Noem is the governor of South Dakota, and she has been working relentlessly toward the betterment of the state since January 5, 2019. She is the state of South Dakota’s 33rd governor. Kristi is both anti-Abortt and a protester and campaigned for the rights of those who lacked them. Noem is trying hard to bring a change in society and the perspective of people, although, quite often she faces hurdles. For the betterment of mothers and their families in the state, Kristi and her team have launched the website life.sd.gov. It’s the site that lets users input what kind of help they seek from them be it pregnancy, financial assistance, or adoption.

Kristi Noem Bio, Age, Height, Parents, Husband, Net Worth

On November 30, 1971, Kristi was born. Kristi Noem was born in Watertown, South Dakota, to Ron and Corinne Arnold, and grew up on their family ranch and farm in rural Hamlin County with her brothers. In March 1994, Noem’s father died in a farm tractor accident, a month before Noem’s daughter, Kassidy, was born. The family property was expanded by Noem, who built a hunting lodge and a restaurant. Her siblings returned to help with the business expansion. Noem won the South Dakota Snow Queen title after graduating from Hamlin High School in 1990.

She says the experience helped her improve her public speaking and marketing skills. Noem attended Northern State University from 1990 to 1992 after graduating from high school. She married Bryon Noem in Watertown, South Dakota, in 1992, at the age of 20, after dropping out of college early. Noem studied coursework at Mount Marty College in Watertown and South Dakota State University after her father died, as well as online programs from the University of South Dakota, from which she graduated in 2011.

Career

Kristi served admirably in the South Dakota House of Representatives from 2007 to 2011. Later she served as U.S. Representative for South Dakota’s at-large congressional district from 2011 to 2019. Her political prowess reached its zenith in 2018 when she clinched the governorship of South Dakota.

Noem’s political journey commenced with her election in 2006 to represent the 6th district in the South Dakota House of Representatives. She triumphed with 39% of the vote initially and secured re-election in 2008 with a robust 41% support.

During the COVID-19 epidemic, house orders were issued, like Anthony Fauci and Joe Biden’s policies. According to a CPAC straw poll, 4% of attendees want Noem to run for president in 2024, placing her third after Trump and Ron DeSantis.

A separate poll underscored her standing, revealing that if Trump opts out, an assertive 11% of participants favor Noem for president, placing her second after DeSantis. In a demonstration of unwavering commitment, she signed S.B.124 on March 10, 2021, originally crafted to shield churches during the pandemic. Critics, however, decry potential discrimination against LGBTQ+ individuals, women, and minority religions.

This legislation, echoing the bold steps of Indiana Governor Mike Pence in 2015, marked a significant six-year milestone in the restoration of religious freedom. Noem further stoked the fires of controversy by robustly endorsing H.B. 1217, the Women’s Fairness in Sports Bill, via Twitter on March 8. The bill’s unyielding stance against transgender athletes participating in women’s sports ignited concerns about potential economic consequences for the state.

Kristi Noem Biography
Real Name	Kristi Lynn Noem
Birth Date	November 30, 1971
Age (as of 2024)	52 Years
Birth Place	Watertown, South Dakota, United States
Nationality	American
Profession	Politician
Religion	Christianity
Sun sign	Sagittarius
Physical Statistics
Height	in feet inches – 5’ 7” – in Centimeters – 170 cm
Weight	in Kilograms – 58 kg  –  in Pounds –  128 lbs
Shoe Size	7 (U.S.)
Hair Color	Dark Brown
Eye Color	Brown
Body Type	Slim
Family
Father	Ron Arnold
Mother	Corrine Arnold
Sister	–
Brother	–
Qualification/Education
School	Hamlin High School
College	South Dakota State University, Northern State University
Relationship Status
Marital Status	Married
Who is her husband?	Bryon Noem
Children	Three (Kassidy, Kennedy & Booker Noem)

Personal Life

Bryon Noem has been Noem’s husband since 1992. Kassidy Noem, Booker Noem, and Kennedy Noem are their three children. Noem and her family live in Castlewood, South Dakota, on the Racota Valley Ranch. In Watertown, South Dakota, her family joins a Foursquare Church.

Controversy

She was accused of having an extramarital affair with Corey Lewandowski. A reporter named “Pedro Gonzalez” published a story in which he made some serious allegations and in reply, she denied all such and called it total garbage. She said,

“These rumors are total garbage and a disgusting lie. These old, tired attacks on conservative women are based on a falsehood that we can’t achieve anything without a man’s help. I love Bryon. I’m proud of the God-fearing family we’ve raised together. Now I’m getting back to work.”

In reply to this, Pedro tweeted,

“Hi Noem, please tag me next time.

Which rumors? That you caved to Amazon, the chamber of commerce, and the NCAA on a transgender sports bill? That you used your office to strong-arm and force a woman to retire to get your daughter a job? Or the allegations about Lewandowski?”

Kristi Noem Net Worth

She is the first female who bears the responsibility of South Dakota’s Mayor. As per the Open Secrets, her net worth in 2017 was $2.3 million, which is now around $5 million for sure. All this wealth comes from her salary and other private investments and she is currently ranked at 150th in the house.

Trivia

• Noem advocated for legislation to combat human trafficking and enslavement.
• She sponsored legislation in 2011 to prevent the Environmental Protection Agency from receiving financing for stricter air pollution regulations for coarse particles.
• In the first quarter of 2011, Noem was one of the top freshmen Republicans in PAC fundraising.
• She raised $169,000 from PACs from at least 10 events in Washington.
• Noem signed a bill into law on January 31, 2019, that removed the necessity for a permit to carry a concealed weapon.
• Noem signed a bill in February 2021 that limited civil responsibility for some COVID-19 exposures.