Donald Trump tweeted that he has chosen Indiana Gov. Mike Pence, a deeply conservative former congressman and talk-radio host whose gubernatorial tenure has been marked by controversy over a state law seen as discriminatory against gays, to be his running mate, putting a seasoned elected official and far more ideological figure beside him on the GOP ticket.

News Alert Fri., Jul. 15, 2016 10:54 a.m.     Trump picks Indiana Gov. Mike Pence as his running mate Donald Trump tweeted that he has chosen Indiana Gov. Mike Pence, a deeply conservative former congressman and talk-radio host whose gubernatorial tenure has been marked by controversy over a state law seen as discriminatory against gays, to be his running mate, putting a seasoned elected official and far more ideological figure beside him on the GOP ticket. Read more » Advertisement You are signed up for the following breaking news alerts: Technology | National | World | Entertainment | Politics | Health/Science/Environment | Economy/Business | Sports. You are signed up for the following local (DC/MD/VA) news alerts: Local Commuter | Local Other News | Local Crime/Safety | Local Business | Local Weather | Local Politics. You received this email because you signed up for breaking news alerts. For additional free email alerts and newsletters, or to manage your alerts/newsletters, click here. We respect your privacy. If you believe that this email has been sent to you in error, or you no longer wish to receive email from The Washington Post, click here. Contact us for help. ©2016 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071