John S. McCollister

John S. McCollister (born April 29, 1947) is an American politician who served as a member of the Nebraska Legislature from 2015 to 2023, representing Omaha's District 20. McCollister is a moderate member of the Republican Party.

Early life and education

McCollister was born April 29, 1947, in Moline, Illinois.

A column written in December 2019, after the Midwestern U.S. floods, emphasized the importance of renewable energy for Nebraska in the face of climate change. McCollister praised the Omaha Public Power District for committing to becoming 100% carbon free. In addition to solar, he stated that "Nebraska has the third best wind energy generating potential of any state," and emphasized the employment impact of wind energy projects.

During the 2020 presidential election, McCollister endorsed the Democratic Party nominee Joe Biden and encouraged other Republicans to "get on the right side of history". On October 9, 2020, he endorsed Kara Eastman, the progressive Democrat running against Republican Congressman Don Bacon.