Bob Krist

Bob Krist
Chair of the Executive Board of the Nebraska Legislature
In office
January 7, 2015 – January 4, 2017
Preceded byJohn Wightman
Succeeded byDan Watermeier
Member of the Nebraska Legislature
from the 10th district
In office
September 11, 2009 – January 9, 2019
Preceded byMike Friend
Succeeded byWendy DeBoer
Personal details
Born (1957-03-29) March 29, 1957 (age 67)
Omaha, Nebraska, U.S.
Political partyRepublican (before 2017, 2022–present)[1]
Other political
affiliations
Democratic (2018–2022)
Independent (2017–2018)
EducationUniversity of St. Thomas, Minnesota (BA)
Webster University (MA)
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service United States Air Force
Years of service1979–2000
Rank Lieutenant Colonel
Battles/warsOperation Desert Shield
Operation Desert Storm
Awards Air Medal
Meritorious Service Medal
Air Force Commendation Medal
Aerial Achievement Medal

Robert J. Krist (born March 29, 1957) is an American politician who served as the Nebraska State Senator from the 10th district from 2009 to 2019. A member of the Republican Party until 2017, his district includes Bennington and part of Omaha. Krist joined the Democratic Party in 2018; he was its nominee for Governor of Nebraska in the 2018 election.

  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.