Full Name: Michael Richard Pence
Birth Date: June 7, 1959
Birth Place: Columbus, Indiana, United States
Education: Indiana University
Occupation: Politician
Years Active: 2001-present
Spouse (s): Karen Batten (m. 1985)
Height: 5 feet 10 inches
Net Worth: $2 Million
Religion: Evangelicalism
Zodiac Sign: Gemini
Mike Pence is a powerful political leader and served as the 48th vice president of the United States under President Donald Trump from 2017 to 2021. He also served as the Governor of Indiana. Pence represented the United States House of Representatives. He was the chairman of the House of Republican Conference from 2009 to 2011. Pence is widely notable around the United States for the largest tax cut in Indianan’s history.
Early Life:
Mike Pence was born on June 7, 1959, in Columbus, Indiana, the United States to Edward Joseph Pence Jr. and Nancy Jane. He was raised as Roman Catholic and Democrat. During the Korean War in 1953, his father Edward J. Pence Jr served in the U.S Army and received the Bronze Star for his outstanding performance in the war.
He studied at Columbus North High School and graduated in 1977. Then Mike completed a BA degree from Hanover College in history in 1981. He enrolled at Indiana University and received a JD degree in 1986.
Career:
Mike Pence began his political journey as a supporter of Democrats and voted for Democratic President Candidate Jimmy Carter in 1980. Previously he worked as a volunteer for the Democratic candidate in 1976. Then he turned herself into a Republican.
Actually, he got inspiration from John F. Kennedy and Martin Luther King Jr. to enter into politics. Now the great politician has been serving as the current 48th Vice President of the United States since January 20, 2017. There is a chance for Mike Pence to be the President of the United States with respect impeachment of Donald Trump.
Personal Life:
Mike Pence married Karen Pence in 1985. The couple met while he was a student at Indiana University. Together they have a daughter named Audrey Pence and a son Michael Pence.