Michael Richard "Mike" Pence (born June 7, 1959) is a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives for Indiana's 6th congressional district. He currently serves as Chairman of the House Republican Conference (caucus) for the 111th United States Congress. Pence's district covers much of Eastern Indiana.

Pence was born in Columbus, Indiana, one of six children. He attended Columbus North High School and graduated from Hanover College with a B.A. and the Indiana University School of Law - Indianapolis with a J.D.. After completing his education he was a practicing attorney and radio talk show host, based out of then WRCR-FM (now WIFE-FM), Rushville, Indiana. He served as President of Indiana Policy Review. He and his wife Karen have three children.

Pence ran unsuccessfully for Congress in 1988 and 1990, losing to longtime Democratic incumbent Phil Sharp. By 2000, however, it seemed the district had become much friendlier to Republicans, and Pence was handily elected after six-year incumbent David McIntosh opted to run for governor of Indiana.