South Carolina SC-07 House2020
RACE AT A GLANCE
RACE TYPE
Incumbent running
Tom Rice (R)
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Last updated : Oct 2, 2020Key Dates
Filing Deadline: Mar 30, 2020
Primary Election: Jun 9, 2020
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Full Bio:
RICE, Tom, a Representative from South Carolina; born in Myrtle Beach, Horry
County, S.C., August 4, 1957; B.S., University of South Carolina, Columbia,
S.C., 1979; M.A., University of South Carolina, Columbia, S.C., 1982; J.D.,
University of South Carolina, Columbia, S.C., 1982; lawyer, private practice;
accountant; chairman of the Horry County, S.C., council, 2010-2012; elected as
a Republican to the One Hundred Thirteenth and to the two succeeding Congresses
(January 3, 2013-present).
Source: Bioguide
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DISTRICT DATA
South Carolina - 07
Northeast: Myrtle Beach, Florence
Population Breakdown
Source: American Community Survey 2015
Past Presidential Results from this District
2016 Election Results
Source: Dave's Redistricting/VEST
2012 Election Results
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RACE ANALYSIS
The Bottom Line
Updated: Feb 7, 2020
Rice, the former chair of the Horry County Council before he won this seat in 2012, has developed a reputation as one of the more pragmatic GOP members of the delegation. His long-term goal is funding for an interstate highway to connect Myrtle Beach with I-95 and won't have any trouble winning in 2020.
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Updated: Jul 11, 2026
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