Kristi Noem Files for Divorce After 34 Years of Marriage
Former South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem has filed for divorce from her husband, Bryon Noem, in Hamlin County, South Dakota. The divorce was filed on the grounds of irreconcilable differences after 34 years of marriage.
Charlotte, NC, September 30, 2026 —
Former South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem has initiated divorce proceedings against her husband, Bryon Noem. The legal action was filed in Hamlin County, South Dakota.
The divorce petition cites irreconcilable differences as the grounds for the dissolution of the marriage. The couple has been married for 34 years.
The filing marks a significant personal development for Noem, who served as the Governor of South Dakota from 2019 to 2023 and previously as the state’s U.S. Representative from 2011 to 2019. Information regarding the specific timeline of the separation or further details beyond the stated grounds for divorce was not immediately available.
Public records indicate the divorce was officially filed in Hamlin County. The proceedings are expected to follow standard legal processes for divorce cases within the state of South Dakota. Details concerning the division of assets or any other terms are typically established during the course of such legal actions and have not been disclosed at this early stage.
Bryon Noem has not publicly commented on the divorce filing. This development comes after a long-standing marriage, with the couple having been together for over three decades. The specific date of the filing in Hamlin County was not detailed beyond its occurrence as part of the official court record.
The legal process will now unfold in the Hamlin County court system. Further proceedings will likely address the legal and financial aspects of ending the 34-year union.
Story summarized from the original created by Dakota News Now staff, Emily Van de Riet on www.wbtv.com, see more information here.
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