TOM RICE

(Hugh Thompson Rice Jr.)


Tom Rice
Tom Rice
  • Born: August 4, 1957
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: Politician

Hugh Thompson Rice Jr. is an attorney and the U.S. Representative for South Carolina's 7th congressional district. The district serves most of the northeastern corner of the state and includes Myrtle Beach, the Grand Strand, Florence, Cheraw, and Darlington. A Republican, Rice was first elected in 2012 and was a member of the freshman class chosen to sit at the House Republican leadership table. He was chair of the Horry County Council until he resigned from the position on December 31, 2012.