Political Highlights: Republican nominee for U.S. House, 1988; Republican nominee for U.S. House, 1990; governor, 2013-17 Born: June 7, 1959; Columbus, Ind. Residence: Religion: Christian Family: Wife, Karen Pence; three children Education: Hanover College, B.A. 1981; Indiana U., J.D. 1986
Election History
Margin of Victory (% pts.)
House Race
1988 Election Results
Candidate
Philip Sharp (D) Mike Pence (R)
Votes
116,915 102,846
%
53.2% 46.8%
1990 Election Results
Candidate
Philip Sharp (D) Mike Pence (R)
Votes
93,495 63,980
%
59.4% 40.6%
2000 Election Results
Candidate
Mike Pence (R) Bob Rock (D) William Frazier (I) Michael Anderson (LIBERT)
Votes
106,023 80,885 19,077 2,422
%
50.9% 38.8% 9.2% 1.2%
2002 Election Results
Candidate
Mike Pence (R) Melina Fox (D) Doris Robertson (LIBERT)
Votes
118,436 63,871 3,346
%
63.8% 34.4% 1.8%
2004 Election Results
Candidate
Mike Pence (R) Melina Fox (D) Chad Roots (LIBERT)
Votes
182,529 85,123 4,397
%
67.1% 31.3% 1.6%
2006 Election Results
Candidate
Mike Pence (R) Barry Welsh (D)
Votes
115,266 76,812
%
60.0% 40.0%
2008 Election Results
Candidate
Mike Pence (R) Barry Welsh (D) George Holland (LIBERT)
Votes
180,608 94,265 7,539
%
64.0% 33.4% 2.7%
2010 Election Results
Candidate
Mike Pence (R) Barry Welsh (D) T.J. Thompson (LIBERT)