BackgroundUSDA Rural Development (South Dakota) state director

EducationUniversity of Minnesota–Twin Cities — B.S. (1996), Design Communications

Notable personal detailsNicole “Nikki” Gronli is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in South Dakota’s at-large district in the 2026 election cycle. She previously served as South Dakota state director for USDA Rural Development under the Biden administration and has worked in marketing/communications. She is a University of Minnesota alumna (B.S., 1996) and has been active in Democratic Party and local civic leadership roles in South Dakota.