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Peri Pourier
Profile
Peri Pourier is an American politician serving as a member of the South Dakota House of Representatives for the 27th district. First elected in 2018, she assumed office in January 2019. A member of the Oglala tribal group and a resident of Pine Ridge, South Dakota, Pourier previously worked as a background investigator and a small business owner. Originally elected as a Democrat, she switched her party affiliation to the Republican Party in September 2025, citing concerns regarding the Democratic Party's stance on crime and the historical implications of the Indian Reorganization Act.
Details
- Career
- Background investigator, small business owner
