Eh... Pence probably won the election for Trump in the rust belt (huge home state effect in the region).
I doubt it when it comes to the Rust Belt. The Donald had a special appeal for Rust Belt voters (especially disaffected whites and a small number of blacks), who felt left behind by Washington. NAFTA and the whole trade policy were important issues for them and he was the first one to address it, what made him authentic with these folks. I doubt that Pence helped with Obama/Trump voters, who are probably socially more moderate or liberal. Obviously, there are tons of Obama/Trump voters around the Great Lakes.
