
Candidate for U.S. Representative, Ohio District 10
Kristina Knickerbocker
Kristina Knickerbocker is an Air Force Reserve veteran and oncology nurse practitioner making her first run for office; she won a six-candidate Democratic primary in May 2026. She served as an officer and nurse at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. Her campaign focuses on health care, cost of living, veterans and ethics rules for members of Congress.
- Current or most recent role
- Neuro-oncology nurse practitioner, The Ohio State University Medical Center
- Hometown
- Yellow Springs area
- Campaign website
- kristinaknickerbocker.com
Why they say you should vote for them
The candidate's own case to voters, summarized from their campaign and public statements.
- Cites her Air Force service and nursing career, saying she has never walked away from a hard mission.[4]
- Says the district needs a representative who will fix the health care system and the economy.[4]
- Says she will pursue practical steps to lower the cost of living, cut taxes, support small businesses and challenge corruption in Washington.[1]
Background
Where they stand
- Health CareSays health care is a right; supports working toward universal coverage, a public option, and protecting Medicaid, Medicare, CHIP and the Affordable Care Act.[3]
- TaxesSupports cutting taxes for working families and says billionaires should pay their fair share.[3]
- Economy & JobsSupports repealing tariffs she says raise prices and having large corporations pay for data center infrastructure to lower utility bills.[3]
- HousingSupports building more affordable housing and capping child care costs.[3]
- Elections & DemocracySupports banning stock trading by members of Congress, ending corporate PAC influence, term limits and protecting voting rights.[3]
- VeteransSupports fully funding the VA and defending and growing Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.[3]
Voting record
Kristina Knickerbocker has not held an office with a recorded voting record. See Background and Where they stand.
In their words
Sources
- Knickerbocker for Congress (campaign website), Knickerbocker for Congress
- Meet Kristina, Knickerbocker for Congress
- Why I'm Running (priorities), Knickerbocker for Congress
- A Democrat Is Launching a Longshot Bid to Beat Rep. Mike Turner, The Washington Sun (formerly NOTUS), January 13, 2026
- Election 2026: Contested races on Montgomery County May primary ballots, Dayton Daily News, February 17, 2026
Photo: Campaign photo (Campaign photo).
Last reviewed October 9, 2026. Spot an error or something missing? Report a correction.
Also running for U.S. Representative, Ohio District 10
- Thomas McMasters (Libertarian)
- Mike Turner (Republican)