A Republican , he was elected in November 2008 , defeating Democrat Linda Pence .
A Republican , he was took office on January 12 , 2009 and was re-elected to a second four - year term in 2012 .
A Republican , he was elected in November 2008 , defeating Democrat Linda Pence , and took office on January 12 , 2009 and was re-elected to a second four - year term in 2012 .