Kristi Noem is an American politician serving as the 33rd and current Governor of South Dakota since 2019. A member of the Republican Party, she previously served as a U.S. Representative for South Dakota's at-large congressional district from 2011 to 2019 and as a member of the South Dakota House of Representatives from 2007 to 2011. Known for her conservative stances, Noem has focused on issues such as tax cuts, limited government, and agriculture. She has also drawn attention for her handling of the COVID-19 pandemic in South Dakota, particularly her resistance to implementing statewide mask mandates.
