Mike Pence is an American politician who served as the 48th vice president of the United States from 2017 to 2021 under President Donald Trump. Before his tenure as vice president, Pence was the governor of Indiana from 2013 to 2017 and represented Indiana's 2nd and 6th congressional districts in the U.S. House of Representatives. Known for his conservative political stance, Pence has been influential in Republican policy and national politics.