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Terry Rice (Arkansas)
2023 - Present
2029
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Terry Rice (Republican Party) is a member of the Arkansas State Senate, representing District 5. He assumed office on January 9, 2023. His current term ends on January 8, 2029.
Rice (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Arkansas State Senate to represent District 5. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Rice previously served in the Arkansas House of Representatives, representing District 21 from 2009 to 2015.
Biography
Terry Rice was born in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Rice's career experience includes co-owning Rice Furniture & Appliance, Inc. He has served as the president of the Arkansas Home Furnishings Association and on the southeast region board of Associated Volume Buyers/Brand Source National Dealer Group.[1]
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Rice was assigned to the following committees:
- Senate City, County and Local Affairs Committee, Vice Chair
- Senate Judiciary Committee
- Transportation, Technology and Legislative Affairs Committee
- Advanced Communications and Information Technology Committee
- Joint Performance Review Committee
2021-2022
Rice was assigned to the following committees:
- Senate City, County and Local Affairs Committee, Vice-chair
- Senate Judiciary Committee
- Joint Energy Committee
- Joint Performance Review Committee
- Legislative Council, Co-chair
2019-2020
Rice was assigned to the following committees:
- Legislative Council, Vice-Chair
- Senate City, County and Local Affairs Committee
- Senate Judiciary Committee
- Governor's Emergency Fund Review Committee
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Arkansas committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Judiciary |
| • State Agencies and Governmental Affairs |
| • Joint Performance Review |
| • Joint Performance Review |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Rice served on the following committees:
| Arkansas committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Insurance and Commerce, Vice chair |
| • Judiciary |
| • Joint Performance Review |
| • Legislative Council, Vice chair |
| • Legislative Joint Auditing |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Rice served on the following committees:
| Arkansas committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Joint Performance Review, Chair |
| • Legislative Council, Vice Chair |
| • Public Transportation |
| • Insurance and Commerce |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Rice served on these committees:
| Arkansas committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Legislative Council, Vice Chair |
| • Insurance and Commerce |
| • Judiciary |
| • Legislative Joint Auditing |
| • Rules |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Cowling served on these committees:
| Arkansas committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Agriculture, Forestry and Economic Development |
| • Legislative Council |
| • Judiciary |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
See also: Arkansas State Senate elections, 2024
General election
General election for Arkansas State Senate District 5
Incumbent Terry Rice won election in the general election for Arkansas State Senate District 5 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Terry Rice (R) | 100.0 | 31,823 |
| Total votes: 31,823 | |||
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Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Terry Rice advanced from the Republican primary for Arkansas State Senate District 5.
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Rice in this election.
2022
See also: Arkansas State Senate elections, 2022
General election
General election for Arkansas State Senate District 5
Incumbent Terry Rice won election in the general election for Arkansas State Senate District 5 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Terry Rice (R) | 100.0 | 23,275 |
| Total votes: 23,275 | |||
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Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Terry Rice advanced from the Republican primary for Arkansas State Senate District 5.
2018
- See also: Arkansas State Senate elections, 2018
General election
The general election was canceled. Incumbent Terry Rice won election in the general election for Arkansas State Senate District 9.
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Arkansas State Senate District 9
Incumbent Terry Rice advanced from the Republican primary for Arkansas State Senate District 9 on May 22, 2018.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | | Terry Rice |
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2014
- See also: Arkansas State Senate elections, 2014
Elections for the Arkansas State Senate took place in 2014. A primary election took place on May 20, 2014; a runoff election took place on June 10, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 3, 2014. Terry Rice defeated incumbent Bruce Holland in the Republican primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[2][3]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
 Terry Rice |
56.1% | 3,458 |
| Bruce Holland Incumbent | 43.9% | 2,711 |
| Total Votes | 6,169 | |
2012
Rice ran for re-election in the 2012 election for Arkansas House of Representatives, District 21. Rice ran unopposed in the May 22 Republican primary and ran unchallenged in the November 6, 2012, general election as well.[4][5][6]
2010
Rice won re-election to the 62nd District seat in 2010. He faced no opposition.[7]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Rice won election to the 62nd District Seat in the Arkansas House of Representatives, defeating opponent Bill Walters (D).[8]
Rice raised $86,440 for his campaign, while Walters raised $108,682.[9]
| Arkansas State House, District 62 (2008) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Terry Rice (R)
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5,610 | |||
| Bill Walters (D) | 4,937 | |||
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2022
Terry Rice did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2024
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In 2024, the Arkansas State Legislature was in session from April 10 to May 9.
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2023
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In 2023, the Arkansas State Legislature was in session from January 9 to May 1.
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2022
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In 2022, the Arkansas State Legislature was in session from February 14 to March 15.
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2021
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In 2021, the Arkansas State Legislature was in session from January 11 to October 15.
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2020
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In 2020, the Arkansas State Legislature was in session from April 8 to April 24.
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2019
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In 2019, the Arkansas State Legislature was in session from January 14 through April 24.
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2018
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In 2018, the Arkansas State Legislature was in session from February 12 through March 12. The legislature held a special session from March 13 to March 15.
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2017
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In 2017, the 91st Arkansas State Legislature was in session from January 9 through May 1. The Legislature held a special session from May 1 to May 3.
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2016
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In 2016, the 90th Arkansas State Legislature was in session from April 13 through May 9. The Legislature held a three-day special session from April 6 to April 8 over healthcare. The Legislature held a second special session from May 19 to May 23 over transportation.
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2015
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In 2015, the 90th Arkansas State Legislature was in session from January 12 through April 2.
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2014
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In 2014, the Arkansas General Assembly was in session from February 10 to March 20. Ballotpedia staff did not find any state legislative scorecards published for this state in 2014. If you are aware of one, please contact editor@ballotpedia.org to let us know. |
2013
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In 2013, the 89th Arkansas State Legislature was in session from January 14 through May 17.
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2012
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In 2012, the Arkansas General Assembly was in session from February 13 to March 13. Ballotpedia staff did not find any state legislative scorecards published for this state in 2012. If you are aware of one, please contact editor@ballotpedia.org to let us know. |
2011
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In 2011, the 88th Arkansas State Legislature was in session from January 10 to April 27.
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Personal
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Rice and his wife, JoAnn, have two children.[11]
See also
2024 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Arkansas Senate, "Terry Rice," accessed April 6, 2023
- ↑ Arkansas Secretary of State, "Candidate Information," accessed March 5, 2014
- ↑ Arkansas Secretary of State, "Official primary election results," accessed June 26, 2014
- ↑ Arkansas Secretary of State, "Election Results 2012," accessed November 7, 2012
- ↑ Arkansas Secretary of State, "2012 Election candidates," March 8, 2012
- ↑ Arkansas Secretary of State, "Official 2012 Primary Results," accessed December 20, 2013
- ↑ Arkansas Secretary of State, "Official election results," accessed December 13, 2013
- ↑ VoteNaturally.org, "2008 general election results, Arkansas," November 4, 2008
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Arkansas House spending, 2008," November 4, 2008
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 Ballotpedia, "Arkansas's Freedom Scorecard," accessed July 10, 2017
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography," accessed March 24, 2014
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Bob Ballinger (R) |
Arkansas State Senate District 5 2023-Present |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by - |
Arkansas State Senate District 9 2015-2023 |
Succeeded by Reginald Murdock (D) |
| Preceded by - |
Arkansas House of Representatives District 21 2009-2015 |
Succeeded by - |
