Bob Krist

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In 2017, Krist expressed interest in running for the governorship of Nebraska in 2018. He initially indicated that he might run against incumbent Pete Ricketts in the Republican primary. [8] In July 2017, he stated that he would run as a third-party candidate and that he would remain a Republican until the end of his term in the Nebraska Legislature. [9] In September 2017, Krist announced his candidacy; he stated that he would change his party registration to "nonpartisan" later that day. [10] In February 2018, he changed his registration to the Democratic Party and said he would run for that party's gubernatorial nomination. [11]

Krist won the primary election on May 15, 2018, defeating two other candidates. [12] He was defeated in the general election on November 6, 2018 by Ricketts, with 41% of the vote against Ricketts's 59%.

Occupation

Krist is currently the owner of Dyna-Tech Aviation and Contract Manager for the United States Army Corps of Engineers Northwest Division Aviation Program. He has served as a pilot since 2000 and the Chief Pilot since 2002. [4] The Division Aircraft is based at Offutt Air Force Base in the Omaha District and also services the Kansas City, Missouri, Portland, Oregon, Seattle, Washington and Walla Walla, Washington districts. [13]

Electoral history

2018

Bob Krist
Bob Krist photo.jpg
Member of the Nebraska Legislature
from the 10th district
In office
September 11, 2009 –January 9, 2019
Democratic primary
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic Bob Krist 54,992 59.81
Democratic Vanessa Gayle Ward26,47828.80
Democratic Tyler Davis10,47211.39
Total votes91,942 100.00
Nebraska gubernatorial election, 2018 [14]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican Pete Ricketts (incumbent) 411,812 59.00% +1.85%
Democratic Bob Krist286,16941.00%+1.77%
Total votes697,981 100.00% N/A
Republican hold

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References

  1. ↑ Walton, Don (February 21, 2022). "Former Democratic governor candidate Bob Krist returns to GOP to support Lindstrom for governor". The Grand Island Independent. Retrieved February 24, 2022.
  2. ↑ "Biography". Nebraska Legislature. Retrieved May 19, 2017. Archived February 2, 2017.
  3. 1 2 3 Nebraska Blue Book 2014-15, p. 292. Nebraska Legislature website. Retrieved November 27, 2017.
  4. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Nebraska Aviation Hall of Fame. Nebraska Department of Aeronautics website. Retrieved February 21, 2015.
  5. ↑ Honor a Veteran Honorary Steering Committee, Nebraska Secretary of State website. Retrieved March 21, 2017.
  6. ↑ Map of Legislative District 10, Nebraska Legislature website. Retrieved February 20, 2012.
  7. ↑ State Senator Bob Krist profile, Nebraska Legislature website. Retrieved March 21, 2017.
  8. ↑ Walton, Don. "Krist may challenge Ricketts in 2018". Lincoln Journal Star. May 2, 2017. Retrieved July 16, 2017.
  9. ↑ Konnath, Hailey. "Nebraska State Sen. Bob Krist to leave GOP, try to challenge Ricketts as third-party candidate". Omaha World-Herald. July 15, 2017. Retrieved July 16, 2017.
  10. ↑ Young, JoAnne (September 13, 2017). "Omaha Sen. Bob Krist announces his independent run for governor". Lincoln Journal Star . Retrieved September 13, 2017.
  11. ↑ Walton, Don (February 12, 2018). "Krist drops independent bid, will challenge Ricketts as a Democrat". Lincoln Journal Star . Retrieved February 12, 2018.
  12. ↑ Duggan, Joe (May 16, 2018). "Pete Ricketts, Bob Krist cruise to wins in governor's race". Omaha World-Herald . Retrieved May 18, 2018.
  13. ↑ US Army Corps of Engineers Northwestern Division. Retrieved October 1, 2009.
  14. ↑ "Official Results: General Election – November 6, 2018". Nebraska Secretary of State. Retrieved December 9, 2018.
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