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Kristi Noem Net Worth: How Rich is South Dakota’s Governor Actually?

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3 years ago

September 30, 2021

Kristi Noem is a 50 years old American politician, who is currently serving as the 33rd governor of South Dakota since January 5, 2019. She is the first female governor of South Dakota, who was initially elected as an ally of former U. S. President, Donald Trump. As of 2022, Kristi Noem net worth is estimated to be around $4.5 million.

Full Name	Kristi Lynn Noem
Birth Date	November 30, 1971
Birth Place	Watertown, South Dakota, U. S.
Profession	Politician
Husband	Bryon Noem
Net Worth	$4.5 million

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Early life

Kristi Noem was born on the 30th of November, 1971 in Watertown, South Dakota, United States. She was born to her parents, Ron and Corinne Arnold. Kristi belongs to Norwegian ancestry. She lost her father in a farm machinery accident.

Regarding her education, she joined Hamlin High School. She completed her high school graduation in 1990, and the same year, she was crowned South Dakota Snow Queen title. Then, she attended Northern State University and earned a University degree in 1994.

Kristi Noem Net Worth & Career

Noem won a seat in the South Dakota House of Representatives in 2006. As a Republican, she was representing the 6th District which includes the parts of five counties; Beadle, Clark, Hamlin, Codington, and Kingsbury. She eventually won the seat receiving 39% of the vote.

Kristi later ran for South Dakota’s at-large seat in the United States House of Representatives in 2010. At the end of the election, she ultimately got the victory with 42% of the vote. Noem then consecutively won the U. S. House of Representatives election for the fourth time in 2012, 2014, and 2016.

Kristi made an announcement that she would be running for governor of South Dakota on November 14, 2016. On June 5 Republican primary election, she defeated South Dakota attorney general, Marty Jackley with a vote margin of 56% to 44%. Following that, she was sworn in as the first female governor of South Dakota on 5th January 2019.

Noem, after becoming a governor of South Dakota made some new changes. She signed a bill on January 31, 2019, regarding the permit requirement to carry a concealed handgun. Likewise, she signed bills restricting abortion. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she opposed a bill prohibiting schools, universities, and businesses from requiring vaccinations.

Kristi Noem Personal Life

Kristi Noem is a married woman who tied the knot with Bryon Noem in 1992. She shares three kids with her hubby, Bryon. Kristi shifted to Washington in 2011 to take her congressional office, while her husband and three kids stayed on a ranch near South Dakota.

Kristi has recently been accused by some conservative media outlets of having an extramarital affair with the former Trump Advisor, Corey Lewandowski. However, Noem shuts the claim of conservative media outlets through a tweet on September 30, where she said the claims are total garbage and disgusting. At the end of the tweet, she said “I love Bryon. I’m proud of the God-fearing family we’ve raised together. Now I’m getting back to work”.