Rex Rice
Rex Rice | |
|---|---|
| Member of the South Carolina Senate from the 2nd district | |
| Assumed office November 14, 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Larry A. Martin |
| Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 26th district | |
| In office 1994–2010 | |
| Preceded by | Jim Mattos |
| Succeeded by | Eric Bikas |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 9, 1957 Pensacola, Florida |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Ruth Britts (m. 1982) |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | Anderson College University of South Carolina |
| Occupation | Politician, businessman |
Rex Fontaine Rice (born May 9, 1957) is an American politician and businessman currently serving as the senator for South Carolina's 2nd Senate District, a position he has held since 2016. He previously served as the representative for House District 26 in the South Carolina House of Representatives from 1994 to 2010. Known for his fiscal conservatism, Rice has advocated for state control over education and environmental issues, the repeal of the No Child Left Behind Act, and the abolition of income tax in favor of increased sales taxes. He is a member of the Republican Party.