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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Indiana's 6th district | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office January 3, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Luke Messer |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Gregory Joseph Pence (1956-11-14) November 14, 1956 (age 68) Columbus, Indiana, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Denise Pence |
| Children | 4 |
| Relatives | Mike Pence (brother) Karen Pence (sister-in-law) Charlotte Pence (niece) |
| Education | Loyola University Chicago (BA, MBA) |
| Website | House website |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1979–1984 |
Gregory Joseph Pence (born November 14, 1956) is an American businessman and politician. He is the U.S. Representative for Indiana's 6th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives. He is the older brother of the 48th and current U.S. Vice President Mike Pence.
Early life
Born in Columbus, Indiana on November 14, 1956, Pence is the oldest of six children born to his parents, Nancy and Ed. According to his mother, Pence and his three brothers rode wagons in a 1964 campaign parade for Republican presidential candidate Barry Goldwater. Pence earned a B.A. in theology and philosophy and a Master of Business Administration in 1983 from Loyola University Chicago. He earned a commission in the Marines in 1979 after receiving his undergraduate degree and served for five and a half years, rising to the rank of first lieutenant. In 1983, his battalion was stationed in Beirut, and had shipped out shortly before the bombings there.
Business career
Pence owns and operates antique malls in southern Indiana.
After being honorably discharged from the Marine Corps, Pence joined Kiel Brothers Oil Company in 1988, after his father died, and served as its president from 1998 to 2004.
After his departure, the company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in 2004. Through the company, he had also run a chain of gas stations and convenience stores. According to some reports, the cleanup from the defunct business sites has allegedly cost Indiana at least $21 million. Pence had previously worked for Marathon Oil and Unocal. In 1999, he was elected to the board of directors of Home Federal Bancorp and its subsidiary Home Federal Savings Bank.
Political life
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Pence was the finance chairman in U.S. House representative Luke Messer's 2018 campaign for the U.S. Senate. In October 2017, Pence launched his own campaign for Messer's retiring position. On May 8, 2018, Pence won the Republican nomination for the U.S. House seat his brother Mike had held for twelve years. With Pence raising and spending about a million dollars as of mid-April and his closest Republican challenger loaning himself about three quarters of that amount, it made the "race the most expensive in the state." Pence faced Democrat Jeannine Lake in the November general election and won with over a 30 percent margin.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Greg Pence | 47,750 | 64.5 | |
| Republican | Jonathan M. Lamb | 17,462 | 23.6 | |
| Republican | Stephen M. Mackenzie | 3,378 | 4.6 | |
| Republican | Mike Campbell | 3,212 | 4.3 | |
| Republican | Jeff Smith | 2,244 | 3.0 | |
| Total votes | 74,046 | 100 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Greg Pence | 154,246 | 63.8 | |
| Democratic | Jeannine Lake | 79,426 | 32.9 | |
| Libertarian | Tom Ferkinhoff | 8,027 | 3.3 | |
Personal life
Pence and his wife, Denise, own two antique malls. Together they have four children – Nicole, Lauren, Emily and John – and six grandchildren.
Denise was a delegate for Indiana at the 2016 Republican National Convention and cast a vote there for Donald Trump and Mike Pence to be the party's nominees. Pence and his family were in attendance at the Inauguration of Donald Trump, situated several rows behind the incoming president. Their oldest daughter, Nicole, was a TV anchor in Indianapolis and their son, John, was working for the Trump 2020 Campaign as of February 2018.
References
- "Where they stand Q&A: Greg Pence". Daily Reporter. April 13, 2018. Retrieved May 5, 2018.
- ^ Pitrelli, Adrianna (October 6, 2017). "VP's sister-in-law on life since the election". WTHR. Retrieved May 8, 2018.
- "Mike Pence photo gallery". The Republic. January 20, 2017. slides 8, 12, 32. Retrieved May 9, 2018.
- Webber, Mark (November 1, 2016). "Pence family hosts Edinburgh rally". The Republic. Retrieved May 8, 2018.
- "About Greg". Greg Pence for Congress. Retrieved April 22, 2018.
- ^ "Home Federal Bancorp Elects New Director". Business Wire. December 21, 1999. Retrieved May 9, 2018 – via The Free Library.
- ^ Tackett, Michael (April 22, 2018). "As Another Pence Runs for Congress, His Business Record Raises Questions". The New York Times. Retrieved April 22, 2018.
- Thomas, Ken (October 23, 2017). "Pence honors memory of Marines killed in 1983 Beirut bombing". The Times of Israel. Retrieved November 26, 2018.
- ^ Chamberlain, Samuel (May 8, 2018). "Greg Pence wins GOP nomination for House seat once held by brother Mike Pence". Fox News. Retrieved May 8, 2018.
- ^ Pathé, Simone (August 16, 2017). "Could There Soon Be Another Pence in Washington?". Roll Call. Retrieved May 18, 2018.
- Slodysko, Brian (July 13, 2018). "Pence family's failed gas stations cost taxpayers $20M+". Associated Press. Retrieved July 14, 2018.
- ^ Pathé, Simone (April 18, 2018). "Inside the Antique Mall That's Greg Pence's Largest Asset". Roll Call. Retrieved April 22, 2018.
- Slodysko, Brian (October 18, 2017). "Mike Pence's brother Greg launches run for Indiana U.S. House seat". Washington Times. Associated Press. Retrieved May 18, 2018.
- "Indiana Election Results". Indiana Secretary of State. Retrieved November 25, 2018.
- Johannesen, Kirk (February 9, 2018). "Candidate discusses Republican concerns with party leaders, including Second Amendment rights, aid for veterans". The Republic. Retrieved May 17, 2018.
- Ariens, Chris (March 8, 2017). "Nicole Pence, Niece of VP Mike Pence, Leaving TV News". TV Spy. AdWeek. Retrieved May 23, 2018.
- "GOP paying rent to Trump Tower, salary of Pence's nephew in preparation for 2020 election". WRAL. February 27, 2018. Retrieved May 23, 2018.
External links
- Congressman Greg Pence official U.S. House website
- Campaign site
- Biography at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
- Financial information (federal office) at the Federal Election Commission
- Legislation sponsored at the Library of Congress
- Profile at Vote Smart
| U.S. House of Representatives | ||
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| Preceded byLuke Messer | Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Indiana's 6th congressional district 2019–present |
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| Preceded byChris Pappas | United States Representatives by seniority 402nd |
Succeeded byDean Phillips |
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- 1956 births
- 21st-century American politicians
- American businesspeople in the oil industry
- American people of Irish descent
- Indiana Republicans
- Living people
- Loyola University Chicago alumni
- Members of the United States House of Representatives from Indiana
- Republican Party members of the United States House of Representatives
- United States Marine Corps officers