Nicole Uhre-Balk is an American educator and politician serving as a member-elect of the South Dakota House of Representatives for legislative district 32.
[1] Her early years were marked by experiences on her family’s ranch, where she was exposed to agriculture and small business operations.
[3] Her work included curriculum mapping, computational thinking, and the integration of artificial intelligence into educational programs.
[3] Her campaign platform focused on addressing educational issues, such as revising the state’s school funding formula, increasing teacher salaries, and supporting programs that develop career-ready skills in students.
[3] During the 2024 South Dakota House of Representatives election, Uhre-Balk won one of the two seats for District 32, succeeding Kristin Conzet.