Tom Rice — Former U.S. Representative (SC-7)
Category: Federal Legislator — U.S. Representative (former) Role: Served 2013–2023; Lost Republican primary to Russell Fry in June 2022 (primary challenge driven by Rice’s impeachment vote); left Congress January 2023 Priority: P3
Basis for Inclusion
Subject Classification: Former Public Official — Lost Republican primary to Russell Fry in June 2022 (primary challenge driven by Rice’s impeachment vote); left Congress January 2023 Basis for Inclusion: Voted to reject certified Electoral College results from Arizona on January 6, 2021. What Is Not the Basis for Inclusion: Policy positions or party affiliation.
Who Is Tom Rice?
Ralph William ‘Tom’ Rice Jr. (born August 4, 1957, Charleston, South Carolina) is a Republican former U.S. Representative who served South Carolina’s 7th Congressional District from 2013 to 2023. Rice is notable as one of the ten House Republicans who voted to impeach Donald Trump following January 6. He had initially voted to reject Arizona’s results but voted against Pennsylvania’s objection after the Capitol was attacked. He lost his primary to Trump-backed Russell Fry in 2022. Rice was not in Congress when the amicus brief was filed.
Documented Actions: 2020 Election
January 6, 2021: Voted to Reject Certified Electoral College Results
SourceGovTrack.us; Ballotpedia.Tom Rice voted YEA on the House objection to Arizona’s certified electoral results.
Accountability Status
Current status: Lost Republican primary to Russell Fry in June 2022 (primary challenge driven by Rice’s impeachment vote); left Congress January 2023 Legal exposure: No known criminal charges or investigations
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Sources
- Wikipedia, “Tom Rice”
- GovTrack.us
Last Updated: May 22, 2026 Profile Status: Former member — Lost Republican primary to Russell Fry in June 2022 (primary challenge driven by Rice’s impeachment vote); left Congress January 2023