Krystyna Noem

Krystyna Noem is an American politician serving as the Governor of South Dakota since January 2019. A member of the Republican Party, she previously represented South Dakota's at-large congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2011 to 2019. Noem's tenure as governor has been marked by her strong stances on conservative social issues and her opposition to COVID-19 restrictions, which have garnered national attention. She has also been a vocal supporter of former President Donald Trump, aligning her political strategies with his administration's policies.