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Pence nominated for second term as VP at convention

Cody Collins

Vice President-elect Mike Pence and his wife, Karen, greet attendees at the Indiana Society Ball in Washington D.C. during 2017 inauguration festivities. Photo courtesy of Robin Hilber.

Vice President Mike Pence, a Columbus native, is officially being nominated for a second term.

Former Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker made the nomination today in Charlotte, North Carolina at the Republican National convention.

Delegates at the convention affirmed the nomination by acclimation.

Pence is scheduled to speak at the convention on Wednesday and his wife Karen will also address the nation.

Speakers today include President Trump’s son Donald Trump Jr.