Dean Heller announced that he will run for the United States Senate to succeed John Ensign after Ensign announced his retirement.

Hilary's father is Republican Senator, Dean Heller, of Nevada.

Incumbent: Dean Heller (R)

On April 27, Governor Brian Sandoval announced he would appoint Dean Heller, the 2nd district's third-term congressman, to fill out Ensign's term in the Senate.

But Nevada's secretary of state, Dean Heller, has always believed that paper records are practical, and this month he proved it.

Amodei was the Republican candidate for the special election held on September 13, 2011, to replace Dean Heller in Nevada's second congressional district.

Finance and Tax (Melissa Bean, Chair; Dean Heller, Ranking)

The Honorable Dean Heller resigned on May 9, 2011.

May 10 - Dean Heller, United States Senator from Nevada since 2011.

Harry Reid, a Democrat, and Dean Heller, a Republican, represent Nevada in the United States Senate.