Kishla Askins

Kishla Askins is a Navy veteran and former Deputy Assistant Secretary at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, having served 30 years as a physician assistant. She launched her campaign in July 2025, highlighting her national security expertise and commitment to veterans and middle-class families. Askins has focused on expanding Offutt Air Force Base and addressing climate resilience. ([wowt.com](https://www.wowt.com/2025/07/15/election-2026-former-deputy-assistant-secretary-enters-district-2-race/?utm_source=openai))