Lavon Heidemann
| Lavon Heidemann | ||
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| Lieutenant Governor of Nebraska | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| February 13, 2013 – present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| 2014 | ||
| Years in position | 0 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Predecessor | Rick Sheehy (R) | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $75,000 | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Appointed | 2013 | |
| Appointed by | Gov. Dave Heineman (R) | |
| Campaign $ | $244,381 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Nebraska State Senate District 1 | ||
| 2005 - 2013 | ||
| Education | ||
| High school | Elk Creek High School, 1977 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | October 24, 1958 | |
| Place of birth | Pawnee City, NE | |
| Religion | Lutheran | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Heidemann is a former member of the Nebraska Unicameral, representing District 1 from 2005 to 2013. He served as Executive Board nonvoting member ex officio.
Biography
Heidemann is a farmer from Pawnee City in Pawnee County, Nebraska. Prior to his election to the Nebraska Legislature, Heidemann was a member of the Elk Creek School Board. Formerly, he worked as a drilling foreman in Alaska.[2]
Heidemann was a drilling foreman for Longyear Drilling Corporation from 1978 to 1982 and a general foreman for Christensen Boyles Corporation from 1982 to 1995. Heidemann also has professional experience as a dairy farmer.
Heidemann began his political experience as a member of the Elk Creek Board of Education in 1996.
Heidemann is currently involved with a number of organizations, including the Fire District Board, Midwest Council of State Governments, Elk Creek Young Men's Club, Agriculture Builders of Nebraska, Bowhay Institute for Legislative Leadership, Fire district board, Nebraska Boundary Commission, Nebraska Cattlemen, Pawnee County Farm Bureau, Saint Peter's Lutheran Church, and the Southeast Nebraska Feeders and Breeders.
Education
Heidemann earned his diploma from Elk Creek High School in 1977 and attended the Bowhay Institute for Legislative Leadership in 2006.
Political career
Nebraska Lieutenant Governor (2013-present)
Heidemann has served as Lieutenant Governor of Nebraska since February 13, 2013. He was appointed to fill the vacancy left when Rick Sheehy resigned.[3]
Nebraska State Senate (2005-2013)
Heidemann represented District 1 in the Nebraska State Senate from 2005 until 2013. He was unable to run for re-election due to term limits.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Heidemann served on these committees:
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Heidemann served on these committees:
Endorsement
On September 21, 2011, Senator Deb Fischer announced that Heidemann was one of thirteen State Senators in the Nebraska Unicameral to endorse her candidacy for the U.S. Senate.[4]
Appointments/Elections
2014
When he was appointed as lieutenant governor in 2013 Heidemann agreed to the stipulation that he would not seek election as governor in 2014.[5]
2013
Heidemann was appointed as lieutenant Governor of Nebraska by Gov. Dave Heineman on February 13, 2013. Gov. Heineman stated, "This is a man I respect. I know him very, very well. I knew I could count on him to give me the best advice on a wide variety of issues."[1]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Heidemann won re-election to the 1st District Seat in the Nebraska Senate, defeating Jerry Joy.[6]
| Nebraska State Senate, District 1 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Lavon Heidemann
|
9,303 | |||
| Jerry Joy | 5,838 | |||
Campaign donors
Comprehensive donor information for Heidemann is available dating back to 2004. Based on available campaign finance records, Heidemann raised a total of $244,381 during that time period. This information was last updated on May 23, 2013.[7]
| Lavon Heidemann's Campaign Contribution History | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Office | Result | Contributions | |
| 2012 | NE Board of Regents |  |
$90,532 | |
| 2010 | NE State Senate |  |
$27,413 | |
| 2008 | NE State Senate | |
$83,961 | |
| 2006 | NE State Senate | |
$10,104 | |
| 2004 | NE State Senate | |
$32,371 | |
| Grand Total Raised | $244,381 | |||
2008
In 2008, Heidemann collected $83,916 in donations.[8]
His five largest contributors in 2008 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Lavon Heidemann | $3,000 |
| Nebraska Bankers Association | $3,000 |
| Nebraska Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors | $2,500 |
| Nebraska Chamber Of Commerce and Industry | $2,035 |
| Nebraska Realtors Association | $2,000 |
Recent news
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- Baldwin Named Exporter of the Year - Machinery Lubrication Magaz
- Former Lt. Gov. Sheehy fined $1000 for phone use - Grand Island Independent
- Legislature advances bill to aid fighting state's wildfires - Grant Tribune Sentinel
- Trade Group Names Baldwin Filters Exporter of the Year - PR Newswire (press release)
- Tasty ways to use this Nebraska product to begin the day - Fremont Tribune
- Legislature wraps up 2013 session with leftovers - Omaha World-Herald
- Nemaha County Hospital to celebrate 50th anniversary - Lincoln Journal Star
- Pawnee County honors veterans with granite memorial - Lincoln Journal Star
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Personal
Lavon Heidemann was born in Pawnee City, Nebraska on October 24, 1958 and raised in Elk Creek, Nebraska. He is currently married to Robin Heidemann with three children and is known to be Lutheran.
External links
- Office of the Nebraska Lieutenant Governor
- Project Vote Smart biographical profile
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Fremont Tribune, "Heidemann appointed lieutenant governor," January 13, 2013
- ↑ Unicameral Update, "Heidemann’s path to Legislature paved with gold," January 26, 2008
- ↑ Omaha.com, "Choice of Heidemann for lieutenant governor called 'great pick'," February 14, 2013
- ↑ www.1011now.com Sen. Deb Fischer Announces Endorsements from 13 Neb. State Senators, September 21, 2011
- ↑ Omaha.com, "Choice of Heidemann for lieutenant governor called 'great pick'," February 14, 2013
- ↑ Nebraska Secretary of State - 2008 General Election Results
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Career fundraising for Lavon Heidemann," accessed May 23, 2013
- ↑ 2008 contributions to Lavon Heidemann
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by - |
Nebraska State Senate District 1 2005–2013 |
Succeeded by Dan Watermeier |
| Preceded by Rick Sheehy (R) |
Lieutenant Governor of Nebraska 2013-present |
Succeeded by NA |
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