Who is Mike Pence? Donald Trump's choice for vice president known for pro-life, anti-gay marriage political positions

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump selected for vice presidential running mate Indiana Governor Mike Pence, a Christian conservative with a pro-life and anti-gay stance and is opposed to Common Core.

Born Catholic to an Irish family, the 57-year-old governor confessed that he became a Christian during his college years.

"Standing at a Christian music festival in Asbury, Ky., in the spring of 1978, I gave my life to Jesus Christ and that's changed everything," Pence told CBN News.

He also said he placed the moral truth first, his philosophy of government second, and politics last. Apparently, his record of legislation reflected the values of a religious conservative and earned the ire of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) groups and pro-choice advocates.

Aside from defunding Planned Parenthood, Pence also passed into law HB 1337 that in his own words "prohibits abortions that are based only on the unborn child's sex, race, color, national origin, ancestry, or disability, including Down syndrome."

"Pence's pro-life stance is more than a talking point," said Mike Fichter, president of Indiana Right to Life, in a statement to LifeNews.com. "Gov. Pence has put his pro-life position into action time and time again." 

Pence came under fire from LGBT advocates when he signed the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) last year and then forced to amend it after opponents criticized that it allowed business entities to uphold their religious freedom and discriminate against the homosexuals.

When Pence signed Indiana Senate Bill 91 two years ago, the Hoosier State became the first to revert back from the Common Core education standards, which many conservatives criticized.

"I believe when we reach the end of this process there are going to be many other states around the country that will take a hard look at the way Indiana has taken a step back," the Associated Press quoted Pence as saying then.

According to Time, Trump's announcement Friday, July 15 could help him win over those undecided Republicans and conservatives. Not only is Pence a veteran politician; he's also highly favored by Republican insiders and the party's billionaire donors.