Kristina Knickerbocker is an oncology nurse practitioner, U.S. Air Force veteran, and community leader running for Congress in Ohio’s 10th District. A lifelong public servant, Knickerbocker has dedicated her career to caring for others, both in uniform and on the front lines of healthcare.
Knickerbocker served in the United States Air Force, where she developed a deep commitment to service, discipline, and leadership. After her military service, she continued that mission by entering the medical field, becoming an oncology nurse practitioner. In this role, she has worked closely with patients and families facing some of the most difficult moments of their lives, providing not only medical care but also compassion and support.
Through her work in healthcare, Knickerbocker has seen firsthand how rising costs, limited access to care, and gaps in the system impact working families across the Dayton region. Her experience treating patients has shaped her understanding of the real challenges people face—from affording prescriptions to navigating complex healthcare systems.
Now, Knickerbocker is running for Congress to bring that frontline experience to Washington. In a district anchored by Wright-Patterson Air Force Base and a strong community of veterans, workers, and families, she is focused on delivering practical solutions that improve lives—lowering costs, expanding healthcare access, and strengthening economic opportunity.
Her campaign is rooted in service, with a commitment to putting people first and ensuring that government works for the communities it represents.
Key Issue Stances & Priorities
Lowering Healthcare Costs — As an oncology nurse practitioner, Knickerbocker is focused on reducing prescription drug prices, expanding access to care, and strengthening the healthcare system for patients and families.
Supporting Veterans & Military Families — A veteran herself, she is committed to improving access to healthcare, benefits, and services for those who have served—particularly in a district shaped by Wright-Patt.
Economic Opportunity & Job Growth — Knickerbocker supports investments in local industries, workforce development, and infrastructure to create good-paying jobs in the Dayton region.
Lowering Costs for Working Families — She is focused on addressing the rising cost of living, including housing, healthcare, and everyday expenses.
Protecting Fundamental Freedoms — Knickerbocker believes in safeguarding individual freedoms and ensuring that government respects personal rights and democratic institutions.
Why Kristina Knickerbocker
- U.S. Air Force veteran with a lifelong commitment to service
- Oncology nurse practitioner with frontline healthcare experience
- Deep understanding of patient and family challenges in the healthcare system
- Strong fit for a veteran-heavy district anchored by Wright-Patt
- Service-driven leadership focused on real-world solutions
My faith guides me to advocate for policy that prioritizes a better future for our families. There is urgency in passing immediate legislation to help lower costs and make it more realistic for people to raise children and care for family members. Our children deserve a future far better than what Washington politicians want to normalize.