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Mike Pence's Early Life and Education
Pence's Family Background and Childhood
Mike Pence was born on June 7, 1959, in Columbus, Indiana. He was the first of the six children born to Edward Joseph Pence, Jr. and Nancy Jane Cawley Pence. Pence's father was a farmer and a liquor distributor, while his mother was a homemaker.
College Years and Law School
After graduating from Columbus North High School in 1977, Pence attended Hanover College, where he majored in history. During his time at Hanover, Pence played guitar in the campus chapel and was active in student politics. He graduated from Hanover in 1981 and went on to study law at Indiana University.
Meeting Karen Batten
While attending law school at Indiana University, Pence met his future wife, Karen Batten. They were married in 1985 and have three children.
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