Greg and Mike Pence in 2019.Photo:AP Photo/Andrew HarnikIndiana Rep.Greg Penceannounced on Tuesday that he will not seek a fourth term in the U.S. House of Representatives.Pence, the eldest brother ofMike Pence, made a late-career foray into politics in the lead-up to the 2018 election, when he launched a campaign to represent Indiana’s 6th Congressional District. Prior to running for Congress he worked in the private sector, including at multiple oil companies.“In 2017, I ran for Congress because I was Ready to Serve again. As a former Marine Officer, I approached the job with purpose,” Pence, 67, said in astatementon Tuesday. “After three terms, I’ve made the decision to not file for reelection. For the remainder of my term this year, our team will continue to focus on delivering outstanding constituent services.“He concluded: “To the voters in Indiana’s 6th District — it is a privilege and honor to represent you in our Nation’s capital.“Indiana’s 6th is the same district that the congressman’s younger brother, former Vice President Pence, represented from 2003 to 2013 before transitioning to governor of Indiana.Indiana Rep. Greg Pence outside the U.S. Capitol on June 22, 2023.Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call via APIn June 2022, Congressman Pence underwent an unspecified heart procedure after experiencing “minor discomfort.““I want to take this opportunity to remind everyone to always seek medical attention when you aren’t feeling well,” he said in a statement at the time, thanking hospital staff for their “proactive attention” to keeping his heart healthy. His office said he was expected to make a full recovery.
Greg and Mike Pence in 2019.Photo:AP Photo/Andrew Harnik
AP Photo/Andrew Harnik
Indiana Rep.Greg Penceannounced on Tuesday that he will not seek a fourth term in the U.S. House of Representatives.Pence, the eldest brother ofMike Pence, made a late-career foray into politics in the lead-up to the 2018 election, when he launched a campaign to represent Indiana’s 6th Congressional District. Prior to running for Congress he worked in the private sector, including at multiple oil companies.“In 2017, I ran for Congress because I was Ready to Serve again. As a former Marine Officer, I approached the job with purpose,” Pence, 67, said in astatementon Tuesday. “After three terms, I’ve made the decision to not file for reelection. For the remainder of my term this year, our team will continue to focus on delivering outstanding constituent services.“He concluded: “To the voters in Indiana’s 6th District — it is a privilege and honor to represent you in our Nation’s capital.“Indiana’s 6th is the same district that the congressman’s younger brother, former Vice President Pence, represented from 2003 to 2013 before transitioning to governor of Indiana.Indiana Rep. Greg Pence outside the U.S. Capitol on June 22, 2023.Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call via APIn June 2022, Congressman Pence underwent an unspecified heart procedure after experiencing “minor discomfort.““I want to take this opportunity to remind everyone to always seek medical attention when you aren’t feeling well,” he said in a statement at the time, thanking hospital staff for their “proactive attention” to keeping his heart healthy. His office said he was expected to make a full recovery.
Indiana Rep.Greg Penceannounced on Tuesday that he will not seek a fourth term in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Pence, the eldest brother ofMike Pence, made a late-career foray into politics in the lead-up to the 2018 election, when he launched a campaign to represent Indiana’s 6th Congressional District. Prior to running for Congress he worked in the private sector, including at multiple oil companies.
“In 2017, I ran for Congress because I was Ready to Serve again. As a former Marine Officer, I approached the job with purpose,” Pence, 67, said in astatementon Tuesday. “After three terms, I’ve made the decision to not file for reelection. For the remainder of my term this year, our team will continue to focus on delivering outstanding constituent services.”
He concluded: “To the voters in Indiana’s 6th District — it is a privilege and honor to represent you in our Nation’s capital.”
Indiana’s 6th is the same district that the congressman’s younger brother, former Vice President Pence, represented from 2003 to 2013 before transitioning to governor of Indiana.
Indiana Rep. Greg Pence outside the U.S. Capitol on June 22, 2023.Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call via AP
Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call via AP
In June 2022, Congressman Pence underwent an unspecified heart procedure after experiencing “minor discomfort.”
“I want to take this opportunity to remind everyone to always seek medical attention when you aren’t feeling well,” he said in a statement at the time, thanking hospital staff for their “proactive attention” to keeping his heart healthy. His office said he was expected to make a full recovery.
source: people.com
