Could we pick up a governor's chair in Nebraska?

There could be an opportunity since it looks like there will be an independent running in the race.

Bob Krist kicks off gubernatorial campaign with emphasis on property taxes, infrastructure improvements

Property taxes will be the key issue in the governor’s race, said State Sen. Bob Krist, the independent challenger to Republican Gov. Pete Ricketts.

Krist kicked off his campaign this week with a two-day tour of the state in a small airplane, which he piloted.

The tour ended in Omaha on Thursday with a reception for supporters.

“I want to tell people who I am, my record as a veteran, my leadership ability,” Krist said.

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Related article from a couple weeks ago:

Bob Krist’s independent bid for Nebraska governor has Democrats wondering whether to pursue three-way race

Independent Bob Krist’s entry into the gubernatorial race has forced Nebraska Democrats to do some soul-searching.

The question: In a time when Democrats are working to rebuild their party, should the party recruit a strong candidate to run in a three-person gubernatorial race? Or should the state party implicitly or even explicitly support Krist, who has sided with legislative Democrats more than Republican Gov. Pete Ricketts?

These discussions are in their early stages. Though Ricketts has announced he plans to seek re-election, candidates can’t file to officially be on the ballot until December. And Krist still needs to gather 5,000 signatures before he can appear on the November 2018 ballot with a third-party affiliation.

Party Chairwoman Jane Kleeb said there will be a Democrat on the ballot. But she left the door open for reconsideration, saying that person could drop out if Krist chooses a Democrat as a running mate.

Read more: http://www.omaha.com/news/politics/bob-krist-s-independent-bid-for-nebraska-governor-has-democrats/article_550c7a92-77ad-58a8-b34a-a671323052b5.html