Mike Pence

Michael R. Pence was born in Columbus, Indiana, on June 7, 1959. He grew up in a family that valued hard work, faith, and family.

In 1981, Vice President Pence graduated from Hanover College with a bachelor's degree in history. This event marked the beginning of his academic journey.

In 2000, Mike Pence launched a successful bid for his local congressional seat, entering the United States House of Representatives at the age of 40.

In 2002, he was elected to represent the 6th District of Indiana in the US House of Representatives. The district was renumbered in the same year.

In 2005, Mike Pence climbed the ranks of Republican leadership and was appointed as the head of the Republican Study Committee, solidifying his position as a key figure within the party.

In 2006, Mike Pence ran for minority leader in the House of Representatives but lost to Representative John Boehner. This marked a significant moment in Pence's political career.

In 2008, Mike Pence was elected as the House Republican Conference Chairman, becoming the third-highest ranked member in the House party leadership. This marked his emergence as a major voice for the Republican Party.

In 2009, Mike Pence was elected as the Republican Conference Chairman in the House of Representatives, running unopposed and elected unanimously. This position further solidified his role within the Republican Party.

In 2010, Mike Pence was re-elected for a sixth term, showcasing his continued popularity and support among voters.

In early 2011, a movement led by former Kansas Rep. Jim Ryun started to draft Mike Pence for president in 2012. Pence remained non-committal but promised a decision by the end of January 2011.

In May 2011, Mike Pence announced his decision to run for the Republican nomination for governor of Indiana.

In 2012, he won the gubernatorial election in Indiana and became the Governor. During his campaign, he embarked on a grassroots tour across the state known as the 'Big Red Truck Tour'.

Governor Mike Pence was inaugurated as the 50th Governor of Indiana on January 14, 2013. He is committed to leading the state towards success by focusing on fiscal responsibility, economic development, and educational opportunities for all children in Indiana.

On March 26, 2015, Pence signed Indiana Senate Bill 101, also known as the Indiana 'religious objections' bill or Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA), into law. The move was praised by religious conservatives, but criticized by people and groups who felt the law could permit discrimination against LGBT persons.

On April 2, 2015, Mike Pence signed a new version of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) that prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation.

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Pence planned to end his re-election campaign and accept the Republican vice presidential nomination instead, which was officially announced by Trump on Twitter the following day.

On July 15, 2016, GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump announced via Twitter that Mike Pence would be his running mate. The formal announcement was made on July 16.

On November 8, 2016, Mike Pence was elected as the Vice President of the United States.

Mike Pence became the Vice President of the United States when he was inaugurated in 2017.

Mike Pence served as the vice president of the United States from 2017 to 2021.

On January 27, 2017, Mike Pence spoke at the March for Life in Washington, D.C., becoming the first vice president to address the annual anti-abortion event.

On February 5, 2017, Vice President Pence cautioned Iran against testing the determination of the newly elected President Trump, in response to Iran's recent ballistic missile tests. Iranian officials claimed the missile program was solely for defensive reasons.

On February 7, 2017, Mike Pence, in his role as vice president and president of the United States Senate, cast his first tie-breaking vote to confirm Betsy DeVos as the secretary of education.

On February 18, 2017, Vice President Pence delivered a speech at the Munich Security Conference, where he emphasized holding Russia accountable for aggression while also expressing support for NATO and urging member nations to increase defense spending.

On March 30, 2017, Mike Pence cast his second tie-breaking vote to advance a bill to defund Planned Parenthood.

In February 1, 2018, Mike Pence, accompanied by his wife, led the U.S. presidential delegation to the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea. His visit was overshadowed by tensions surrounding the North Korean crisis.

Vice President Pence delivers a speech to US military and civilian personnel, urging the creation of a Space Force by 2020. He also outlines immediate reforms within the Department of Defense regarding military operations in space.

During the Global Chiefs of Mission conference, Vice President Pence announces the collapse of the ISIS caliphate. However, this declaration comes shortly after a deadly attack in Manbij, where American soldiers were killed in an explosion claimed by ISIS.

In April 2019, a white supremacist named John Timothy Earnest carried out a shooting at the Chabad synagogue in Poway, California, resulting in one fatality and multiple injuries. Vice President Pence visited the scene to show support.

During discussions with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in Canada, Mike Pence expresses his pride in being part of an administration that supports pro-life policies. He also voices his concerns about the Democratic party and leaders in the country endorsing late-term abortion and infanticide.

Amid increasing criticism of the White House's management of the novel coronavirus outbreak, President Trump designates Mike Pence to oversee the US government's response to the pandemic.

On April 28, 2020, Vice President Pence visited the Mayo Clinic without wearing a face mask, despite the facility's policy requiring masks. He later admitted that he should have worn a mask during his visit.

Vice President Pence and his wife received the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine publicly to demonstrate its safety and effectiveness to the American public.

On January 6, 2021, during a joint session of Congress to count and certify the electoral votes, supporters of then-President Trump stormed the Capitol. There were reports of rioters wanting to seize and harm Vice President Mike Pence, who was evacuated to safety.

On January 20, Vice President Mike Pence attended the inauguration of Joe Biden as the new President of the United States, unlike former President Trump. Pence left the Capitol with his successor, Kamala Harris.

On April 7, 2021, Mike Pence announced the establishment of a new political advocacy group called 'Advancing American Freedom'. The group aims to promote the pro-freedom policies of the previous four years, defend them from criticism, and prevent the radical Left from implementing their agenda.

On November 15, 2022, Mike Pence's new memoir titled 'So Help Me God' is released. The book covers Pence's reflections on the events of the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol.

On April 27, 2023, Mike Pence provides testimony to a federal grand jury as part of an investigation into the aftermath of the 2020 election and the actions of Donald Trump and others. This marks a significant moment as it is the first time in modern history a vice president is compelled to testify about the president he served alongside.

On June 6, 2023, Mike Pence announces his candidacy for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination through a launch video.

On March 15, 2024, Mike Pence publicly states that he cannot endorse Donald Trump, the presumptive GOP nominee, which is a significant rejection of his former running mate and the current president.