About Mike Pence
Mike Pence is an American politician and lawyer. His full name is Michael Richard Pence and right now he is serving as the vice president of the United States. Previously Mike Pence also served as the 50th governor of Indiana from 2013 to 2017 and also served as the Indiana’s 6th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives from 2001 to 2013.
Early life
Michael Richard Pence was born on June 7, 1959 in Columbus Indiana. His parents Nancy Jane and Edward J Pence were Irish Catholic Democrat,his father worked in US Army. Mike Pence has completed his education from Columbus North High School in 1977 and later obtained Bachelors of Arts degree in History from Hanover College in year 1981 and later he also studied law from Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law.
Career
Before making a route to politics, Mike Pence practice law, and later on he joined politics. His first unsuccessful attempt was the run for U.S Congress in 1988 and again 1990. From 1991 to 1993, Pence served as president of the conservative
think-tank, the Indiana Policy Review Foundation. From 1992 to 1999, he hosted a radio program called the "The Mike Pence Show" which was syndicated state-wide in 1994. Pence also hosted a Sunday morning political TV program in Indianapolis from 1995 until 1999. When the Republican representing Indiana's 2nd Congressional District announced his retirement in 2000, Pence ran for the seat a third time. He served as the chairman of the Republican Study Committee, a group of conservative House Republicans, from 2005 to 2007.He was sworn in as the 50th governor of Indiana on January 14, 2013. Pence decided to run for a second term as governor in the Indiana gubernatorial election in 2016. But when Donald Trump selected Pence as his vice presidential running mate, Pence chose to end his gubernatorial campaign.
Personal Life
Mike Pence is married to Karen batten, they tied he wedding knot on June 8, 1985. Karen is former school teacher and is the part of many non-profit organizations. Mike and Karen together have three children out of their marriage, which they named as Michael, Charlotte and Audrey.
Net worth
According to media resources, Mike Pence’snet worth is estimated to be $2 million.