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Dave HeinemanAmerican politician, current governor of Nebraska
Date of Birth: 12.05.1948
Country:  USA |
Content:
- David Heineman, the 40th Governor of Nebraska
- Political Career
- 2005 Re-election Campaign
- 2006 Election and Governorship
- 2010 Abortion Ban
- Personal Life
David Heineman, the 40th Governor of Nebraska
Early Life and Military CareerDavid Eugene "Dave" Heineman was born in Falls City, Nebraska, in 1948. After graduating from Wahoo High School, he attended the United States Military Academy at West Point. In 1970, Heineman graduated from West Point and entered the U.S. Army, where he served for five years and attained the rank of captain. He also received specialized training with the elite United States Army Rangers.
Political Career
Heineman began his political career in 1990, serving as city administrator of Fremont, Nebraska. In 1994, he was elected as Nebraska's State Treasurer, a position he held for two terms until 2001. In 2002, Heineman was elected as Nebraska's 40th governor.
2005 Re-election Campaign
In 2005, Heineman sought a second term as governor. Despite support from Republican U.S. Senator Chuck Hagel, Heineman faced a strong challenge from former University of Nebraska football coach and Republican candidate Tom Osborne. After a close primary election, Heineman received 49% of the vote to Osborne's 45%.
2006 Election and Governorship
In the 2006 general election, Heineman overwhelmingly defeated Democratic candidate David Hahn, receiving 73.4% of the votes. His victory underscored his strong support among both urban and rural Nebraskans.
During his tenure as governor, Heineman implemented the largest tax cut in Nebraska's history and reformed the Department of Health and Human Services to increase accountability. He also prioritized agriculture and established trade relationships with the People's Republic of China and Cuba, expanding exports of wheat, soybeans, and other Nebraska crops.
2010 Abortion Ban
In April 2010, Heineman signed a proclamation banning abortions after 20 weeks of gestation. The proclamation was met with protests and legal challenges.
