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Greg Pence
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Official portrait, 2019
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Indiana's 6th district |
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| In office January 3, 2019 – January 3, 2025 |
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| Preceded by | Luke Messer |
| Succeeded by | Jefferson Shreve |
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Gregory Joseph Pence
November 14, 1956 Columbus, Indiana, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
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Denise Pence
(m. 1981) |
| Children | 4, including John |
| Relatives | Mike Pence (brother) |
| Education | Loyola University Chicago (BA, MBA) |
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| Branch/service | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1979–1984 |
| Rank | First Lieutenant |
Gregory Joseph Pence (born November 14, 1956) is an American businessman and politician. He served as a U.S. Representative for Indiana's 6th congressional district from 2019 to 2025. This district covers a large part of east-central Indiana. It includes his hometown of Columbus, along with cities like Greenfield and Richmond.
Greg Pence is a member of the Republican Party. He is the older brother of Mike Pence, who was the U.S. Vice President and also represented this district from 2001 to 2013. In January 2024, Greg Pence announced he would not run for re-election. His term ended in January 2025.
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Early Life and Education
Greg Pence was born in Columbus, Indiana, on November 14, 1956. He is the oldest of six children. His parents were Ann Jane "Nancy" and Edward Joseph Pence Jr., who owned gas stations. He grew up in the Catholic faith.
Pence studied at Loyola University Chicago. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in theology and philosophy. Later, in 1983, he also received a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the same university.
Military Service
After finishing his first degree, Pence joined the Marines in 1981. He served for five and a half years. He reached the rank of first lieutenant. In 1983, his military group was stationed in Beirut, Lebanon. They left the area shortly before a major bombing event happened there.
Business Ventures
After his time in the Marine Corps, Greg Pence worked in business. He currently owns and runs antique malls in southern Indiana.
Kiel Brothers Oil Company
In 1988, after his father passed away, Pence joined Kiel Brothers Oil Company. He became its president in 1998 and stayed in that role until 2004. The company operated a chain of gas stations and convenience stores. After he left, the company faced financial difficulties and filed for bankruptcy in 2004. The state of Indiana spent money to clean up some of the company's old sites. Pence also worked for other large oil companies like Marathon Oil and Unocal. In 1999, he joined the board of directors for Home Federal Bancorp and its bank.
Serving in the U.S. House of Representatives
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Greg Pence served as a U.S. Representative for Indiana's 6th congressional district. He was elected to this role in 2018.
Elections
2018 Election
In 2017, Greg Pence decided to run for the U.S. House seat that his brother, Mike Pence, had held for many years. On May 8, 2018, Greg Pence won the Republican nomination. He then faced Democrat Jeannine Lee Lake in the general election in November. Pence won the election by a significant margin.
2020 Election
Pence ran for re-election in 2020. He again faced Jeannine Lake in the general election on November 3. Pence won this rematch with a large percentage of the votes.
Key Actions in Congress
As a member of the House of Representatives, Greg Pence took part in important votes and discussions.
- In December 2020, he was one of many Republican House members who supported a lawsuit about the results of the 2020 presidential election.
- In January 2021, after an event at the U.S. Capitol, Greg Pence voted against accepting the election results from Pennsylvania.
- In May 2021, he voted against creating a special group to investigate the January 6th Capitol event. He believed it was a political move.
- In August 2022, Pence spoke out against President Joe Biden's plan to forgive some student loan debt. Some people criticized Pence for this, pointing out that a loan he received for his business during the pandemic was also forgiven.
Committee Work
During his time in the 118th Congress, Greg Pence was part of the United States House Committee on Energy and Commerce. This committee deals with important topics like energy, the environment, and health. He served on several subcommittees within it:
- Subcommittee on Energy, Climate, and Grid Security
- Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials
- Subcommittee on Health
Personal Life
Greg Pence is married to Denise Pence. They have four children and ten grandchildren. The couple owns two antique malls together. Greg Pence is a practicing Catholic and attends St. Bartholomew Catholic Church in Columbus.
Denise Pence has been a delegate at several Republican National Conventions. She voted for Donald Trump and Mike Pence in 2016 and 2020. In 2024, she voted for Donald Trump and JD Vance. Greg Pence and his family attended Donald Trump's inauguration in 2017.
Their oldest daughter, Nicole, worked as a TV anchor in Indianapolis. Their son, John, was a senior advisor for Donald Trump's 2020 presidential campaign. He is married to Giovanna Coia.
See also
In Spanish: Greg Pence para niños
