Kristi Noem’s Husband: Is the Former Secretary of Homeland Security Married?
The former South Dakota governor has long had the support of her husband, Bryon Noem, who served as the state’s First Gentleman. Learn more about him here.
U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem values her family above all else. After being South Dakota’s first elected female governor, Kristi was selected to serve in her new DHS role under Donald Trump‘s administration until she was fired in March 2026. So, as Americans learn more about the Republican, many want to know if she’s married, and if so, who is her husband?
Curiosity about Kristi’s personal life rose in early 2026 after affair rumors about her and Corey Lewandowski further spread. Both she and Corey are married and denied the affair rumors.
Learn more about Kristi’s husband, their marriage, and their children below.
Is Kristi Noem Married?
Yes, Kristi is married to her husband, Bryon Noem. The two crossed paths in high school, according to Bryon’s profile on Kristi’s website. Bryon’s bio indicates that Kristi “just wanted to become a farmer and rancher,” which she did along with cementing herself as a big name in the Republican Party.
Who Is Kristi Noem’s Husband?
Bryon is a South Dakota native. His online bio indicates that he grew up in a rural community, where he “learned the values of hard work and self-reliance” and where “Kristi and I chose to raise our kids, where we started an insurance business and hunting lodge, and where my family has farmed and ranched for a century.”
He also explained his mission while being the state’s First Gentleman.
“In the last ten years or so, Kristi and I have been able to meet so many incredible people across South Dakota,” Bryon noted in his profile. “It’s easy to think the grass is always greener somewhere else, but when it comes down to it, I truly believe that the people of South Dakota are the most kind, genuine people you’ll ever meet. And every person, every community has a story. I want people here to learn more about their own state, and I want people outside to learn how great South Dakota is. It’s my mission to uncover some of these hidden gems and celebrate the incredible value our small towns bring to our state.”
Do Kristi Noem & Bryon Noem Have Kids?
Yes, Kristi and Bryon share three children together: Kassidy, Kennedy, and Booker.