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Noem defeated Sandlin on November 2, 2010, by 48.1% to 45.9%.<ref name=ArgusLeader11032010>{{cite news | first = Steve | last = Young | title = Wave carries Kristi Noem | date = 2010-11-03 | publisher = Gannett | url = http://www.argusleader.com/article/20101103/NEWS/11030323/ | work = [[Argus Leader|Sioux Falls Argus Leader]] | accessdate = 2010-11-03}}</ref> She explained her victory by stating that she thinks they (voters) "were frustrated with the way things were run in [[Washington, D.C.]], with the Democrats in charge."<ref name=ArgusLeader11032010 /> |
Noem defeated Sandlin on November 2, 2010, by 48.1% to 45.9%.<ref name=ArgusLeader11032010>{{cite news | first = Steve | last = Young | title = Wave carries Kristi Noem | date = 2010-11-03 | publisher = Gannett | url = http://www.argusleader.com/article/20101103/NEWS/11030323/ | work = [[Argus Leader|Sioux Falls Argus Leader]] | accessdate = 2010-11-03}}</ref> She explained her victory by stating that she thinks they (voters) "were frustrated with the way things were run in [[Washington, D.C.]], with the Democrats in charge."<ref name=ArgusLeader11032010 /> |
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Noem announced on March 8, 2011, she had formed a [[political action committee]] called KRISTI PAC. The name is an [[Acronym and initialism|acronym]] based upon the phrase Keeping Republican Ideas Strong, Timely and Inventive. She will be using the PAC to pay expenses and support other Republican candidates. The PAC can accept donations up to $5,000. Former South Dakota [[Lieutenant Governor of South Dakota|Lieutenant Governor]] [[Steve T. Kirby|Steve Kirby]] will be the treasurer of the PAC.<ref name"PACFormed">{{cite news | first = Journal Staff | title = Noem starts leadership PAC | date = 2011-03-08 | publisher = Lee Enterprises | url = http://www.rapidcityjournal.com/news/article_c3f7db96-49f1-11e0-bda5-001cc4c002e0.html | work = [[Rapid City Journal]] | accessdate = 2011-03-10 | quote = Rep. Kristi Noem has formed a political action committee to raise money the Republican congresswoman can use for political expenses and to support other candidates.}}</ref> |
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==U.S. House of Representatives== |
==U.S. House of Representatives== |
Revision as of 00:12, 10 March 2011
Kristi Arnold Noem | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from South Dakota's At-large district | |
Assumed office January 3, 2011 | |
Preceded by | Stephanie Herseth Sandlin |
Member of the South Dakota House of Representatives from the 6th district | |
In office 2007–2010 With Paul Nelson & Brock L. Greenfield | |
Preceded by | Art Fryslie |
Succeeded by | Burt Tulson |
Personal details | |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Bryon Noem[1] |
Children | 3 |
Residence(s) | Castlewood, South Dakota, U.S. |
Alma mater | Hamlin High School, South Dakota State University[1] |
Profession | Farmer Rancher Hunting lodge owner Restaurant manager |
Kristi Lynn Arnold Noem (born November 30, 1971) is the U.S. Representative for South Dakota's at-large congressional district. She is a member of the Republican Party and has been appointed to the House Republican Leadership for the 112th Congress as one of their two "Freshman Representatives" ("freshman" meaning serving a first term in Congress).[3] She formerly represented the 6th District in the South Dakota House of Representatives and served as the Assistant Majority Leader.
Early life, education and career
Kristi Lynn Arnold was born to Ron and Corinne Bergan Arnold on November 30, 1971. Noem graduated from Hamlin High School in 1990 and has taken college courses at Northern State University, Mount Marty College, and South Dakota State University. She left college to help out on the family farm after her father died in a farming accident.[4]
Most recently, she has attended political science classes at SDSU. She put her education on hold prior to running for Congress.[5]
Noem is a businesswoman with many interests in rural outdoor activities. She is a farmer, a rancher, and a hunting lodge owner, as well as an accomplished hunter herself.[6]
South Dakota House of Representatives
Noem represented the 6th District in the South Dakota House of Representatives from 2007 to 2010, representing Beadle, Clark, Codington, Hamlin, and Kingsbury counties. Although Noem's district surrounded the city of Watertown, it was not a part of her district. Watertown instead is represented as District 5. She served as the Assistant Majority Leader from 2009-2010.[6][7]
2010 U.S. Congressional campaign
Noem defeated Democratic incumbent Stephanie Herseth Sandlin for South Dakota's at-large congressional district.
Republican primary
On June 8, 2010, Noem won the Republican primary to win the nomination to face incumbent Democrat Stephanie Herseth Sandlin.[8] According to Larry Sabato's Crystal Ball, in the Republican primary, she "impressed with her victory over two A-list opponents, capturing 42% of the vote against the sitting Secretary of State and a well-funded state legislator",[9] i.e., Secretary of State Chris Nelson and state representative Blake Curd. After the primary, Noem's two other Republican opponents endorsed Noem for the November general election against Herseth Sandlin.[6]
General election
Noem and Herseth Sandlin ran neck-and-neck throughout the campaign, with each candidate leading in multiple polls.[10][11][12][13] A Washington Post story on the race described Noem as "a made-for-Fox News star" and a "mama grizzly" in Sarah Palin's mold.[14] She received the endorsement of former Presidential candidate Mitt Romney and his PAC made a donation to her campaign.[15]
Noem defeated Sandlin on November 2, 2010, by 48.1% to 45.9%.[16] She explained her victory by stating that she thinks they (voters) "were frustrated with the way things were run in Washington, D.C., with the Democrats in charge."[16]
KRISTI PAC
Noem announced on March 8, 2011, she had formed a political action committee called KRISTI PAC. The name is an acronym based upon the phrase Keeping Republican Ideas Strong, Timely and Inventive. She will be using the PAC to pay expenses and support other Republican candidates. The PAC can accept donations up to $5,000. Former South Dakota Lieutenant Governor Steve Kirby will be the treasurer of the PAC.[17]
U.S. House of Representatives
Committee assignments
Political positions
Noem is pro-life.[18] She has the support of Susan B. Anthony List.[19] She stated after her election that she hopes to maintain a 100% pro-life voting record.[20] At the South Dakota state Republican convention on June 26, 2010, Noem stated that she would vote to repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.[21]
She wants to end the estate tax.[20] She disagrees with gun regulation.[20] She supports continuing ethanol subsidies that benefit her state.[22]
Noem has opposed a bill introduced by South Dakota Senator Tim Johnson that would designate over 48,000 acres (190 km2) of the Buffalo Gap National Grassland as protected wilderness.[23]
Noem has stated that one of the most important issues is the lack of a balanced budget.[24]
Electoral history
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Republican | Kristi Noem | 153,703 | 48.12 | ||
Democratic | Stephanie Herseth Sandlin | 146,589 | 45.89 | ||
Independent | B. Thomas Marking | 19,134 | 5.99 |
Personal life
Noem lives with her husband and their three children on a ranch near Castlewood.[2] As of 2009, she had a 16.9% ownership stake in the ranch, Racota Valley Ranch.[25] It has received $3,058,152 in farm subsidies since 1995.[26] For recreation, she is a hunter.[27]
Traffic violations
Noem received 27 traffic citations, including 20 speeding tickets from 1989 to 2010.[28] Noem incurred stop sign and seat belt violations, no driver's license, failure to appear notices, and two arrest warrants. Noem said, "I'm not proud of my driving record, but [I've] been working hard to be a better example to young kids and young drivers out there." She has fully paid off her fines and penalties.[29][30]
References
- ^ a b c d Newhauser, Daniel (November 3, 2010). "112th Congress: Kristi Noem, R-S.D.(At-Large District)". Congressional Quarterly.
- ^ a b Kristi Noem for Congress
- ^ Parkinson, John (2010-11-18). "House GOP's New Majority Leadership Team Unveiled". The Note. ABC News. Retrieved 2010-11-19.
- ^ Woster, Kevin. Noem ad: poignant or political? Rapid City Journal. May 9, 2010.
- ^ name=CNN Profile>Welch, Chris (2010-11-12). "Is Kristi Noem South Dakota's Sarah Palin?". CNN. Retrieved 2011-01-27.
- ^ a b c Ellis, Jonathan. U.S. House: State Rep. Kristi Noem to face Herseth Sandlin in historic clash, Political newcomer beats odds, Argus Leader, June 9, 2010.
- ^ "Kristi Noem". South Dakota Legislature Historical Listing. Retrieved 2011-1-5.
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(help) - ^ Noem Wins South Dakota's GOP Primary for U.S. House Seat, Associated Press, June 8, 2010.
- ^ Wood, Issac.House Primary Update, Sabato's Crystal Ball, June 10, 2010.
- ^ Election 2010: South Dakota House of Representatives, South Dakota House: Primary Victory Bounces Noem (R) Into Lead Over Herseth-Sandlin (D), Rasmussen Reports, June 14, 2010
- ^ Woster, Kevin. Poll: Herseth Sandlin gains back ground, but Noem still leads in House race, Rapid City Journal, July 9, 2010
- ^ Rasmussen, Scott (2010-08-06). "Election 2010: South Dakota House of Representatives". Rasmussen Reports. Retrieved 2010-08-07.
- ^ "Election 2010: South Dakota House of Representatives". Rasmussen Reports. September 10, 2010. Retrieved 2010-09-19.
- ^ Philip Rucker In South Dakota, Democrats' own 'mama grizzly' vs. 'the next Sarah Palin' The Washington Post August 23, 2010
- ^ Cillizza, Chris.Independents move toward Republicans, away from Obama, Washington Post, July 1, 2010.
- ^ a b Young, Steve (2010-11-03). "Wave carries Kristi Noem". Sioux Falls Argus Leader. Gannett. Retrieved 2010-11-03.
- ^ "Noem starts leadership PAC". Rapid City Journal. Lee Enterprises. 2011-03-08. Retrieved 2011-03-10.
Rep. Kristi Noem has formed a political action committee to raise money the Republican congresswoman can use for political expenses and to support other candidates.
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(help) - ^ Woster, Kevin. Long after abortion wars, resentment toward Chris Nelson lingers, Rapid City Journal, March 1, 2010.
- ^ Hollingsworth, Barbara. "Pro-life women take political center stage", San Francisco Examiner, June 15, 2010
- ^ a b c Bendavid, Naftali (2010-11-18). "GOP Elevates Some New Faces". Wall Street Journal. Dow Jones. Retrieved 2010-11-19.
- ^ GOP House candidate wants to stop Democrat plans, Associated Press, June 25, 2010.
- ^ "New South Dakota Congresswoman Says Ethanol Subsidy Good for Recovery". Retrieved 2010-12-11.
- ^ Woster, Kevin (September 9, 2010). "Noem continues assault on Johnson wilderness plan". Rapid City Journal. Retrieved 12 September 2010.
- ^ "40 Under 40". Time. 2010-10-26. Retrieved 2010-11-05.
- ^ Subsidies Link S.D. House Hopefuls. Yankton Press & Dakotan. March 20, 2010.
- ^ Farm Subsidy Database, Environmental Working Group
- ^ "The Freshman Class in Washington", Wall Street Journal, November 4, 2010.
- ^ Woster, Kevin (September 5, 2010). "Noem apologizes for traffic citations". Rapid City Journal. Retrieved 6 September 2010.
- ^ Jorgensen, Don (August 26, 2010). "Noem: Not Proud Of Driving Record". Keloland News. Retrieved 30 August 2010.
- ^ Woster, Kevin (August 28, 2010). "Noem out front but not alone in candidate ticket race". Rapid City Journal. Retrieved 30 August 2010.
External links
- Congresswoman Kristi Noem official U.S. House site
- Kristi Noem for Congress official campaign site
- Biography at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
- Financial information (federal office) at the Federal Election Commission
- Profile at Vote Smart