Pence officially files paperwork to run for president, kicking off 2024 bid

Former Vice President Mike Pence is entering the presidential fray, officially filing paperwork to launch his campaign for the White House among a field of candidates that includes his onetime boss, former President Donald Trump.

Pence on Monday filed the required form with the Federal Election Commission to mount a bid for the Republican presidential nomination, capping months of speeches, visits to Iowa and interviews that fueled speculation of a 2024 run. 

The former vice president is expected to launch his campaign with a speech in Iowa on Wednesday.