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
PartyRepublican (before 2017, 2022–present)
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
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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. He rejoined the Republican Party in 2022.