Noem could forgo her new federal role for a political race, but observers say it’s unlikely

By: Joshua Haiar

Outlets: South Dakota Searchlight

Published: March 6, 2026

Words: 862

Last Updated: 3 days, 21 hours ago

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Several South Dakota political insiders think Kristi Noem will stick with her new role in the Trump administration following her dismissal as U.S. Department of Homeland Security secretary, rather than jump into a political race in her home state.

Joel Rosenthal is a former chairman of the South Dakota Republican Party. He said Noem returning to state politics is unlikely in the near term, given her new role as special envoy for The …

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