Karen Pence

Karen Sue Pence (née Batten, formerly Whitaker; born January 1, 1957) is an American schoolteacher and painter who was the second lady of the United States from 2017 to 2021. She is married to the 48th vice president of the United States, Mike Pence. Karen Pence was also the first lady of Indiana from 2013 to 2017.

For the economist, see Karen Pence (economist).

Karen Pence
Official portrait, 2019
Second Lady of the United States
In role
January 20, 2017 – January 20, 2021
Vice PresidentMike Pence
Preceded byJill Biden
Succeeded byDoug Emhoff (as Second Gentleman)
First Lady of Indiana
In role
January 14, 2013 – January 9, 2017
GovernorMike Pence
Preceded byCheri Daniels
Succeeded byJanet Holcomb
Personal details
Born
Karen Sue Batten

(1957-01-01) January 1, 1957
McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Spouses
  • Steve Whitaker
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    (m. 1978, divorced)​
  • Mike Pence
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    (m. 1985)​
Children3, including Charlotte Pence Bond
EducationButler University (BS, MS)
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