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Mike Johanns (born June 18, 1950) is the Governor of Nebraska. He is a member of the United States Republican Party. He became governor in 1999 after defeating Democrat Bill Hoppner 54% - 46% in 1998. He won reelection in 2002 by a landslide, defeating Democrat Stormy Dean 69%-27%. Johanns is reportedly considering running for US Senate against Ben Nelson when his term as governor expires in 2006