state of emergency. In January 2015, Heinemann relinquished the governorship of Nebraska due to term limits. He was succeeded by fellow Republican Pete Ricketts. In 2019, Heineman announced his support for Janet Palmtag in her candidacy for the Nebraska legislature. Personal life Heineman is married to Sally Ganem, a former elementary school principal. They have one son. See also 2010 Nebraska gubernatorial election References External links |- |- |- |- |- |- 1948 births American United Methodists Republican Party governors of Nebraska Lieutenant Governors of Nebraska Living people Nebraska city council members People from Dundy County, Nebraska People from Fremont, Nebraska People from Jefferson County, Nebraska People from Red Willow County, Nebraska People from Falls City, Nebraska People from Saunders County, Nebraska State treasurers of Nebraska United States Army officers United States Military Academy alumni