Kristi Noem

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Kristi Noem born?November 30, 1971
2. Where was Kristi Noem born?Watertown, South Dakota
3. What is the governor of south dakota?Served from 2019 to 2025
4. What is the u.s. house of representatives?Represented South Dakota's at-large congressional district from 2011 to 2019
5. Who is Kristi Noem?Kristi Noem is a politician from South Dakota. She has served as a state representative, a U.S. congresswoman, the governor of South Dakota, and is now the Secretary of Homeland Security.
6. What jobs has she had in government?She started in the South Dakota House of Representatives (2007-2011). Then she was a U.S. congresswoman for South Dakota (2011-2019). She became governor in 2019 and was appointed Secretary of Homeland Security in 2025.

U.S. House of Representatives: A legislative body within the United States Congress, composed of representatives elected based on state population, responsible for initiating revenue bills and impeachment proceedings.
Governor: The chief executive officer of a state government, responsible for the administration of state affairs and the enforcement of state laws.
Secretary of Homeland Security: The cabinet-level head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, tasked with coordinating national efforts to prevent and respond to terrorist attacks, natural disasters, and other emergencies.
Conservative Politics: A political ideology that emphasizes tradition, individual liberty, limited government intervention in the economy, and strong national defense.