Dave Heineman facts for kids
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Dave Heineman
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| 39th Governor of Nebraska | |
| In office January 20, 2005 – January 8, 2015 |
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| Lieutenant | Rick Sheehy Lavon Heidemann John Nelson |
| Preceded by | Mike Johanns |
| Succeeded by | Pete Ricketts |
| Chair of the National Governors Association | |
| In office July 17, 2011 – July 15, 2012 |
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| Preceded by | Christine Gregoire |
| Succeeded by | Jack Markell |
| 37th Lieutenant Governor of Nebraska | |
| In office October 1, 2001 – January 20, 2005 |
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| Governor | Mike Johanns |
| Preceded by | David Maurstad |
| Succeeded by | Rick Sheehy |
| 39th Treasurer of Nebraska | |
| In office January 2, 1995 – October 1, 2001 |
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| Governor | Ben Nelson Mike Johanns |
| Preceded by | Dawn Rockey |
| Succeeded by | Lorelee Hunt Byrd |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
David Eugene Heineman
May 12, 1948 Falls City, Nebraska, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Sally Ganem |
| Children | 1 |
| Education | United States Military Academy (BS) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1970–1975 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit | Army Ranger |
David Eugene Heineman (born May 12, 1948) is an American politician. He served as the 39th governor of Nebraska from 2005 to 2015. He is a member of the Republican Party.
Before becoming governor, he was the 39th treasurer of Nebraska from 1995 to 2001. He also served as the 37th lieutenant governor of Nebraska from 2001 to 2005. He became governor when the previous governor, Mike Johanns, left to become a U.S. government official.
Heineman won two full four-year terms as governor. He is the longest-serving Nebraska Governor, serving for almost 10 years. He could not run for a third term because of rules about how long a governor can serve. Pete Ricketts became the next governor.
Growing Up and School
Heineman was born in Falls City, Nebraska. His mother was Irene and his father was Jean T. Heineman. His father worked as a stock manager for a store called J.C. Penney.
He lived in different parts of eastern Nebraska when he was young. He went to high school in Wahoo, Nebraska. In 1970, he graduated from the United States Military Academy. After college, he served in the U.S. Army for five years. He left the army as a captain. He also completed the Army Ranger training program.
His Career
Heineman started his political career on the Fremont City Council. He served there from 1990 to 1994. Then, he was the Nebraska State Treasurer for two terms, from 1995 to 2001.
In 2001, he became the 37th Lieutenant Governor of Nebraska. Governor Mike Johanns chose him for this role. He was elected to his first full term as Lieutenant Governor in 2002.
Becoming Governor of Nebraska
Heineman became governor on January 20, 2005. This happened after Governor Mike Johanns resigned to join President George W. Bush's team.
In 2005, Heineman announced he would run for a full four-year term as governor. He won the Republican primary election. In the main election in November 2006, he won against the Democratic candidate, David Hahn. Many people believe his ideas on education and college costs helped him win votes.
Heineman was reelected as governor in 2010. He won with a large number of votes. In 2011, he was the first sitting governor to support Mitt Romney's campaign for president.
As governor, Heineman worked with the Nebraska Legislature to pass a large tax relief package. This helped people and businesses pay less in taxes. He also worked to help Nebraska's farming industry. He made deals to export crops like wheat and soybeans to other countries.
In 2013, he approved a new path for the Keystone Pipeline. This was a large oil pipeline project. The new path avoided a sensitive natural area called the Sandhills region.
In 2014, Heineman joined a lawsuit against California's egg production rules. He said this was to protect Nebraska farmers from rules that might hurt their business. However, a federal judge later dismissed the lawsuit.
In April 2014, Heineman signed a bill that changed a law about emergencies. It made sure that the governor could not take away people's firearms during a state of emergency.
In January 2015, Heineman finished his time as governor. He could not run again because of term limits. Pete Ricketts became the new governor.
In 2019, Heineman supported Janet Palmtag in her campaign for the Nebraska legislature.
His Family
Heineman is married to Sally Ganem. She used to be a principal at an elementary school. They have one son.
See also
In Spanish: Dave Heineman para niños
- 2010 Nebraska gubernatorial election
