Kristi Noem
Kristi Noem, who is a Republican, was elected governor of South Dakota in 2018 after serving in the U.S. House of Representatives. In November 2024, President-elect Donald Trump nominated her to be homeland security secretary.
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Kristi Noem, who is a Republican, was elected governor of South Dakota in 2018 after serving in the U.S. House of Representatives. In November 2024, President-elect Donald Trump nominated her to be homeland security secretary.
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