Mike Pence's Success and Achievements in Timeline
A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Mike Pence.
Michael Richard Pence is an American politician and lawyer. He served as the 48th Vice President of the United States from 2017 to 2021, under President Donald Trump. Prior to his role as Vice President, Pence served as the 50th Governor of Indiana from 2013 to 2017. Before becoming governor, he was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, representing Indiana from 2001 to 2013. He is a member of the Republican Party.
2000: Elected to the House
In 2000, Mike Pence was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, representing Indiana's 2nd district.
2008: Named one of the ten best members of Congress
In 2008, Esquire magazine listed Mike Pence as one of the ten best members of Congress.
2010: AAA Credit Ratings Maintained
Since 2010, before Pence took office, Indiana had AAA credit ratings with the three major credit-rating agencies, and these ratings were maintained throughout Pence's tenure as governor.
2012: Elected Governor of Indiana
In 2012, Mike Pence was elected as the governor of Indiana.
2013: Tax Reform and Income Tax Cut
In 2013, Mike Pence prioritized tax reform, specifically a ten percent income-tax rate cut. Although the ten percent cut was not achieved, state taxes were cut, including a five percent income tax reduction and the elimination of the inheritance tax. This legislative package was considered the "largest tax cut in our state's history, about $1.1 billion dollars".
2013: Increased School Voucher Program
In 2013, Pence signed legislation into law that greatly increased the number of students in Indiana who qualify for school vouchers, making it one of the largest voucher programs in the United States.
2014: Establishment of State Preschool Pilot Program
In 2014, Pence helped establish a $10-million state preschool pilot program in Indiana, personally testifying before the state Senate Education Committee to secure its approval. Pence successfully managed to revive it, "getting Indiana off the list of just 10 states that spent no direct funds to help poor children attend preschool".
2014: Repeal of Common Core State Standards
In his 2014 State of the State address, Pence called for the repeal of the Common Core State Standards Initiative. The Indiana General Assembly subsequently passed a bill to repeal the standards, making Indiana the first state to do so.
2015: Increase in Charter School Funding
In 2015, Pence secured significant increases in charter-school funding, although he did not get everything he had proposed.
October 2016: Vice Presidential Debate Preparations and Performance
During October 2016, Mike Pence prepared for the vice presidential debate with Scott Walker playing Tim Kaine, and following the debate, experts concluded Pence won against Kaine.
November 8, 2016: Election as Vice President
On November 8, 2016, Mike Pence was elected Vice President of the United States as Donald Trump's running mate.
2016: Won the 2016 presidential election
In 2016, Donald Trump and Mike Pence won the presidential election, making Pence the Vice President-elect.
