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Heineman will not run for Governor of Nebraska

By John Nixon

12/14/2021

(KLZA)-- Former Nebraska Governor Dave Heineman announced Tuesday morning that he will not run for Governor in 2022.

Heineman said he appreciates the strong support and encouragement he has been offered by Nebraskan's the past several months, and that he was very close to saying “Yes,” but said family is very important to to him, now more than ever.

Heineman became governor in 2005 when Gov. Mike Johanns became the U.S. Agriculture Secretary. He was elected to his first full term in November 2006 and served until January 2015.

Heineman, who was born in Falls City, said he intends to remain politically active and will support candidates who can be future leaders in the state.

He encouraged the current candidates for governor to speak to the issues Nebraskan's had shared with him, tax relief, education and broadband.

Heineman noted the states 1967 tax code needs to be restructured to reflect the modern economy of the 21st Century, one that promotes economic growth and creates higher paying careers.

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