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Mike Pence
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Official portrait, 2017
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| 48th Vice President of the United States | |
| In office January 20, 2017 – January 20, 2021 |
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| President | Donald Trump |
| Preceded by | Joe Biden |
| Succeeded by | Kamala Harris |
| 50th Governor of Indiana | |
| In office January 14, 2013 – January 9, 2017 |
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| Preceded by | Mitch Daniels |
| Succeeded by | Eric Holcomb |
| Chair of the House Republican Conference | |
| In office January 3, 2009 – January 3, 2011 |
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| Leader | John Boehner |
| Preceded by | Adam Putnam |
| Succeeded by | Jeb Hensarling |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Indiana |
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| In office January 3, 2001 – January 3, 2013 |
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| Preceded by | David M. McIntosh |
| Succeeded by | Luke Messer |
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Michael Richard Pence
June 7, 1959 Columbus, Indiana, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican (from 1983) |
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Democratic (until 1983) |
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| Children | 3, including Charlotte Pence Bond |
| Relatives | Greg Pence (brother) John Pence (nephew) |
| Residences | Carmel, Indiana, U.S. |
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Other offices
2020–2021: Chair of the White House Coronavirus Task Force
2017–2020: Chair of the National Space Council 2005–2007: Chair of the Republican Study Committee |
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Michael Richard Pence (born in 1959) is an American politician. He served as the 48th vice president of the United States from 2017 to 2021. He was the Vice President under President Donald Trump.
Before becoming Vice President, Pence was the 50th governor of Indiana. He held this role from 2013 to 2017. He also served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from 2001 to 2013. He is a member of the Republican Party.
In 2016, Donald Trump chose Pence to be his running mate for the presidential election. The Trump-Pence team won the election on November 8, 2016. Pence officially became Vice President on January 20, 2017.
In 2020, the Trump-Pence campaign lost their re-election bid. They lost to Joe Biden and Kamala Harris. After the election, some people wanted Pence to change the election results. However, Pence did not do this. He voted to confirm Biden as the winner on January 6, 2021. This happened after an attack on the U.S. Capitol.
In June 2023, Pence announced he would run for President of the United States in the 2024 election. He later stopped his campaign on October 28, 2023.
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Early Life and Education
Mike Pence was born in Columbus, Indiana, on June 7, 1959. He was one of six children. His family had Irish roots and were Catholic Democrats.
Pence finished high school at Columbus North High School in 1977. He then went to Hanover College, where he earned a degree in History in 1981. Later, he earned a law degree from the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law in 1986.
After law school, Pence worked as a lawyer. He continued to practice law for several years.
Serving in the U.S. House of Representatives (2001–2013)
In November 2000, Mike Pence was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives. He represented Indiana's 2nd Congressional District.
While in the House, Pence tried to become the leader of the Republican Party in 2006. He wanted the party to return to its core values. He lost this election to Representative John Boehner.
Pence also served as the chairman of the Republican Study Committee. This is a group of conservative members of Congress. He was part of committees that dealt with foreign affairs and legal matters.
Pence was also a member of the Tea Party Caucus. This group focused on reducing government spending and taxes. In 2011, he announced he would run for Governor of Indiana.
Governor of Indiana (2013–2017)
On November 6, 2012, Pence won the election for governor. He defeated Democrat John R. Gregg.
Pence became the 50th Governor of Indiana on January 14, 2013. As governor, he focused on tax reform. He aimed to cut the income-tax rate by 10%.
In 2015, Pence signed a law known as the Indiana "religious objections" bill. This law caused some debate. People were concerned it might allow discrimination against certain groups.
Pence also tried to prevent Syrian refugees from settling in Indiana. He was running for a second term as governor when he was chosen as Donald Trump's running mate.
Becoming Vice President (2016)
In July 2016, Donald Trump announced his choice for a running mate. He chose Mike Pence to join him on the presidential ticket. Trump made the formal announcement on July 16, 2016.
The Trump-Pence campaign won the general election. This made Mike Pence the vice president-elect of the United States.
Vice President of the United States (2017–2021)
Pence was sworn in as the 48th vice president of the United States on January 20, 2017. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas performed the swearing-in ceremony.
On January 27, 2017, Pence spoke at the March for Life in Washington D.C. He was the first vice president to speak at this annual event.
After the U.S. Capitol attack on January 6, 2021, many people wanted Pence to take action regarding the election results. Despite pressure, Pence, as President of the Senate, officially confirmed the Biden–Harris ticket as the winners of the election. He was criticized by some of Trump's supporters for not trying to change the election outcome.
Pence's term as vice president ended on January 20, 2021. Kamala Harris became the new Vice President.
2024 Presidential Campaign
After leaving office, many thought Mike Pence might run for president. He had sometimes disagreed with former President Donald Trump.
In June 2023, Pence officially began his campaign for President of the United States. He was seeking the Republican nomination for the 2024 election.
However, Pence announced he was withdrawing from the race on October 28, 2023. He said, "It’s become clear to me: This is not my time." Many of his fellow candidates wished him well.
In March 2024, Pence stated he would not support Trump or Biden in the 2024 presidential election.
Personal Life
Mike Pence and his wife, Karen Pence, have been married since 1985. They have three children named Michael, Charlotte, and Audrey. Pence is a born-again Christian. His brother, Greg Pence, is also a member of the United States House of Representatives.
In May 2021, the Pences bought a home north of Indianapolis. In April 2021, Pence had heart surgery to get a pacemaker. This device helps regulate his heart rate.
Images for kids
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Pence in Columbus North High School's 1977 yearbook
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Pence with President Ronald Reagan at the White House in 1988
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Pence as a U.S. Representativeduring the 111th Congress
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Congressman Pence visits U.S. soldiers in Mosul, Iraq, in 2006.
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Pence was sworn in as governor of Indiana on January 14, 2013.
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Governor Pence addresses Indiana State Military at the Indiana War memorial on Veterans Day, 2014.
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Governor Pence at the dedication of a new veterans' clinic, March 2016
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Pence addresses supporters at a church service, September 2016
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Pence at the 500 Festival Parade in Indianapolis, 2015
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Pence speaks at a campaign rally in Phoenix, Arizona, August 2016.
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Pence being sworn in as vice president by Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas on January 20, 2017
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Pence with Trump in 2019
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Vice President Mike Pence, Second Lady Karen Pence, and Major General Courtney P. Carr stand for the National Anthem.
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Pence with South Korean president Moon Jae-in at the 2018 Winter Olympics
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Pence (second from left) during the U.S. military raid on ISIL leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi on October 26, 2019
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Former Vice President and fellow Hoosier Dan Quayle and Marilyn Quayle with Pence in 2019
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Pence and his wife Karen at the inauguration of Joe Biden
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Pence speaking to an audience in Nebraska City in September 2021
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Pence greeting supporters in Iowa, July 2023
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Mike and Karen Pence with their children and daughter-in-law at the 2017 Presidential Inauguration Parade
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Pence at Taylor University In 2019
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See also
In Spanish: Mike Pence para niños
