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January 25, 2024

Today, Governor Kristi Noem endorsed entrepreneur and America-first conservative Bernie Moreno in the upcoming 2024 U.S. Senate election in Ohio.

April 14, 2023

Charlton Heston once said: “Those dead old white guys who invented this country, knew what they were talking about.”

April 13, 2023

Governor Kristi Noem will deliver remarks at the National Rifle Association’s Institute for Legislative Action Leadership Forum. Her remarks will take place at 2:15 pm CT on Friday, April 14, 2023. 

February 20, 2023

Today, Governor Kristi Noem released polling data indicating that South Dakotans strongly prefer the elimination of the grocery sales tax to other potential tax cut options.

December 30, 2022

This week, Governor Kristi Noem provided nearly $70,000 from the Kristi for Governor campaign to the South Dakota Republican Party in preparation for the new year and the next election cycle.

December 5, 2022

The app can no longer be accessed on state-owned or state-leased devices.

November 22, 2022

Today, Governor Kristi Noem thanked the nearly 100,000 unique donors from all 50 states who contributed a total of $19,178,248.45 to various accounts associated with her re-election campaign.

November 9, 2022

Today, Governor Kristi Noem congratulated the victorious candidates supported by KRISTI Pac.

November 4, 2022

On Monday, November 7, Governor Kristi Noem will host the RALLY IN RAPID at the Barnett Fieldhouse at the Monument in Rapid City.

November 3, 2022

Today, the Kristi for Governor campaign launched a new ad, “Dream On,” which details what Jamie Smith could do on his first day as Governor if given the opportunity to enact his liberal agenda.

November 2, 2022

Gov. Kristi Noem announced she will host campaign rallies in Sioux Falls and Rapid City with former Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard on Wednesday, Nov. 2.

November 2, 2022

Today, Governor Kristi Noem and former Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard held a rally for the Kristi for Governor campaign in Rapid City. The event was set up for 600 attendees, but the event became standing room only due to the high demand for attendance.

October 31, 2022

On Wednesday, November 2, Governor Kristi Noem will host a campaign rally in Sioux Falls with special guest Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin. Due to popular demand, the event will now take place at the South Dakota Military Heritage Alliance. The time is still 3pm CT.

October 29, 2022

Today, Governor Kristi Noem will participate in Hobo Day at South Dakota State University (SDSU) in Brookings. She and dozens of campaign volunteers will march in the Hobo Day parade at 9:30 am. She will then attend SDSU’s game vs. Indiana State at 2pm. SDSU is Governor Noem’s alma mater.

October 28, 2022

On Wednesday, November 2, Governor Kristi Noem will host campaign rallies in both Sioux Falls and Rapid City with former Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard, who left the Democrat Party due to its extreme left-wing positions.

October 27, 2022

In 2019, in a letter to the editor to the New York Times, Jennifer Keintz said that she will “strongly suggest elite institutions” when it comes time for her daughter to attend college, not South Dakota universities. Jennifer Keintz is the Democrat nominee for South Dakota Lieutenant Governor.

October 27, 2022

Today, the Kristi for Governor campaign launched a new ad called “Hard Work.” The ad features Governor Noem’s husband, First Gentleman Bryon Noem; and Governor Noem’s brother, Robb Arnold. 

October 27, 2022

SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA – On Wednesday, November 2, Governor Kristi Noem will host a campaign rally in Sioux Falls with special guest Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin. The rally will take place at the Hilton Garden Inn Downtown at 3pm CT.

October 26, 2022

Today, the Kristi for Governor campaign launched a new ad called “The Conversation Continues.” The ad plays verbatim additional comments that Jamie Smith made at the Sioux Falls Downtown Rotary where he stated, “We need more things to tax.”

October 24, 2022

Today, at the campaign finance deadline, Jamie Smith’s gubernatorial campaign violated campaign finance disclosure laws. The “Smith for Governor” campaign failed to follow of SDCL 12-27-24.

October 20, 2022

Today, the Kristi for Governor campaign launched a new ad called “What Did He Just Say?” The ad plays verbatim Jamie Smith’s own comments at the Sioux Falls Downtown Rotary where he stated, “We need more things to tax.”

October 17, 2022

Today, at an event with the Sioux Falls Downtown Rotary, Jamie Smith told the audience that “We need more things to tax.” He then doubled down, saying “I’m advocating for taxes on new things.”

October 13, 2022

This week, the Kristi for Governor campaign launched a new ad called “South Dakotans Want Freedom.” The ad features Jennifer Beving, a mom from Rapid City, explaining why she supports Governor Kristi Noem.

October 12, 2022

Today, Governor Kristi Noem issued the following statement on eliminating the sales tax on groceries:

October 11, 2022

Today, the Kristi for Governor campaign launched a new ad called “Girls Dream.” The ad features Riley Gaines, a twelve-time All-American female swimmer who was forced to compete against a biological male at the NCAA National Championships.

October 3, 2022

This past weekend, the Kristi for Governor campaign launched a multi-week six figure ad buy called “Cutting Taxes. Saving Families.” The ad features Governor Noem’s promise to deliver the largest tax cut in South Dakota history by eliminating the sales tax on groceries.

September 28, 2022

Today, Governor Kristi Noem promised South Dakota families the largest tax cut in South Dakota history: eliminating the sales tax on groceries. She made the announcement at Dakota Butcher in Rapid City, surrounded by parents and their children.

September 27, 2022

Today, the Kristi for Governor campaign launched a multi-week, six-figure ad buy for a new ad, “Extreme Jamie Smith: Endangering Families.”

August 30, 2022

Today, the Kristi for Governor campaign launched a multi-week, six-figure ad buy featuring two new commercials. “Let Freedom Ride” features Al Rieman, owner of Black Hills Harley Davidson

August 30, 2022

Today, the Kristi for Governor campaign launched “Businesses for Noem,” a coalition of more than 100 businesses across South Dakota supporting Governor Kristi Noem in her reelection efforts.

August 22, 2022

Today, in response to the actions taken by the Government Accountability Board (GAB), Kristi for Governor Communications Director Ian Fury issued the following statement:

August 15, 2022

Today, the Kristi for Governor campaign launched a multi-week, six-figure ad buy featuring two new commercials.

August 2, 2022

Today, the Kristi for Governor campaign launched JamieandJoe.com, a website that shows how closely Representative Jamie Smith aligns with President Joe Biden and how out of touch he is with South Dakota values.

August 1, 2022

Today, the Kristi for Governor campaign launched a multi-week, six-figure ad buy called “Get the Word Out” as part of Governor Kristi Noem’s reelection efforts.

July 18, 2022

Today, the Kristi for Governor campaign responded to South Dakota Public Broadcasting’s (SDPB) plan to “provide an empty chair in the space Kristi Noem would normally occupy.”

July 15, 2022

Today, in response to an inquiry from South Dakota Public Broadcasting (SDPB) regarding why Governor Noem does not plan to participate in their gubernatorial debate, the Kristi for Governor campaign announced that they will not be participating in the debate due to extreme leftist slant from National Public Radio (NPR) and SDPB.

July 13, 2022

Today, the Kristi for Governor campaign accepted an invitation to a gubernatorial debate co-hosted by Dakota News Now and KOTA/KEVN.

July 13, 2022

Dear Representative Jamie Smith, Following the precedent set by previous incumbent Governors, I have accepted an invitation to a debate co-hosted by Dakota News Now and KOTA/KEVN.

July 11, 2022

Monica discusses Biden's catastrophic collapse - and the sudden appearance of stories questioning his age, ability to do the job, and what might unfold in his absence. The Left's decisionmakers want him gone. She also hosts a special guest, South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem, for a wide-ranging interview. Plus, she dips into the email bag!

June 29, 2022

Today, the Kristi for Governor campaign launched a multi-week, six-figure ad buy called “Saddle Up” as part of Governor Kristi Noem’s reelection efforts.

June 2, 2022

Today, Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America’s Candidate Fund announced its endorsement of Governor Kirsti Noem for re-election.

June 1, 2022

The South Dakota Fraternal Order of Police today announced their endorsement of Governor Kirsti Noem’s re-election campaign.

April 11, 2022

When South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem took office in 2019, she pledged to be the most pro-life governor in our nation. After three years in office, she is upholding that promise to protect and defend the most vulnerable among us.

March 24, 2022

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem wrapped a very big week for the conservative agenda and conservative values with the signing of two pro-life bills into law.

May 4, 2021

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem signed “The 1776 Pledge To Save Our Schools,” which promises to restore “patriotic education” in schools.

May 4, 2021

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem (R) announced this week that she signed a pledge seeking to restore “patriotic education” while also attacking critical race theory at a time Republicans across the country have pushed legislation to ban teachings of the concept in schools.

April 10, 2021

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem (R) believes too many critics misunderstand the First Amendment, particularly regarding the presence of faith in the public square. “I have been, over the last 10 years, just constantly surprised by the amount of people who think that religion and prayer cannot be in our schools,” Noem recently told “The Prodigal Stories Podcast.” “And that that is what our Constitution and Founders intended, which is not true whatsoever.” The governor said the real purpose of the constitutional language surrounding religious freedom was to ensure “our religion could not be unduly burdened by the government.”

March 31, 2021

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) – Vaccine passports are un-American, according to South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem. It’s “one of the most un American ideas in our nation’s history,” read a tweet posted on Noem’s personal account.

March 30, 2021

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem (R) has signed executive orders barring transgender athletes from women’s sports in the state.

March 29, 2021

Every child, born and unborn, has just as much of a right to life as any of us. That’s true even for children with an extra chromosome.

County leaders across South Dakota are lining up to endorse Governor Noem because she has prioritized their issues and what matters to them the most: our best in the nation economy, historic investments in education, and supporting our law enforcement officers who keep our communities safe.

Governor Noem has a lifelong commitment to defending innocent life and an extensive record of accomplishments defending innocent unborn life. She has been a leader on the issue both nationally and in South Dakota.

In South Dakota, our economy thrives on tourism. With summer right around the corner families from across the country will be traveling to catch a glimpse of South Dakota’s natural beauty.

Today, Governor Kristi Noem endorsed President Donald J. Trump for President of the United States. She delivered the endorsement in remarks at the South Dakota Republican Party’s Monumental Leaders Rally. These remarks are as prepared for delivery: