Oddly enough, Pence's first pick to replace Berry as state auditor -- Dwayne Sawyer -- also didn't finish his term. Sawyer resigned as Indiana's chief bill payer in December for unspecified personal reasons.

Former Secretary of State Charlie White lasted just one year as the state's top elections official.

White was automatically removed from office Feb. 4, 2012 upon being convicted of six felonies, including voter fraud, perjury and theft, in connection with a false voter registration he used to conceal that he had moved out of the district he represented on the Fishers Town Council. White was sentenced to one year house arrest.

The Valparaiso University law school graduate is appealing and could reclaim the secretary of state's office if his convictions are overturned.

However, a ruling by the Indiana Court of Appeals is not expected before White's term expires Dec. 31.

White had been keeping a low profile since leaving office, but last month launched "The Indy Sentinel," an Internet blog White claims is dedicated to exposing the hypocrisy of elected officials and the media. He's also beginning an online weekly talk radio program Sept. 17.