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They are Mormon.
By Samantha Maffucci — Written on Nov 20, 2018
Since 2011, Dean Heller has served as a U.S. Senator from Nevada, previously serving as Secretary of State of Nevada and as a U.S. Representative. But in the recent 2018 midterm elections, he was defeated by his challenger, Jacky Rosen, making him the only Republican Senator to lose re-election in this cycle.
It’s good news for Democrats because Heller is known to have moderate Republican views. And though he was initially an opponent of the president, he learned to “embrace” him and “aligned himself closely” with him. Trump threatened to support a primary challenge against him, causing Heller to flip-flop on key issues, including immigration reform and healthcare.
But what is it like for his family when he’s a target of the president? We’re more curious about who is Dean Heller’s wife and if his lost re-election bid has caused a strain in their relationship. Here are 6 things to know about Lynne Heller and their life together.
1. She was a teacher.
Lynne has said that she’s a retired teacher, telling the Reno Gazette-Journal about her experience and how important libraries and education are to her and her husband.
2. They’ve been married for over 30 years.
The couple wed in 1984 and live in Smith Valley, Nevada. They spend most of their time outdoors, hunting, camping, and horse packing.
3. They have four kids.
The couple are parents to four children: Hilary, Harris, Drew, and Emmy. They also have three grandkids: Brielle, Zachary, and Ava.
4. Their son and daughter-in-law are internet famous.
One of their sons, Harris, and his wife, Kenzi Nimmo, are musicians and gained a following by putting their music on YouTube and Vine. Harris is also a big gamer and has his Twitch.tv site linked to his Twitter, talking about live streams.
5. They are millionaires.
As of 2014, the Heller assets were listed between $2.9 and $9.3 million, according to financial disclosure statements. Their hay farm is one of their major assets, worth up to almost $5 million.
6. They are Mormon.
The family are members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
Samantha Maffucci is an associate editor for YourTango who focuses on writing trending news and entertainment pieces. In her free time, you can find her obsessing about cats, wine, and all things Vanderpump Rules.