Philip Rice

Philip Rice is the Republican candidate for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 72, in the November 3, 2026 general election, running against incumbent Frank Burns (D). He served more than twenty years on active duty with the U.S. Army and has served as president and secretary of the Cambria County Fair.[1][2]

Philip Rice served for more than twenty years on active duty with the U.S. Army, and his awards include two Bronze Star Medals, the Combat Action Badge and the Presidential Unit Citation his unit earned during the invasion of Iraq.[1] His professional experience also includes serving as president and secretary of the Cambria County Fair.[1]

Rice was the Republican nominee for District 72 in 2014, when he defeated Randall Jay Wilson in the Republican primary and lost the general election to incumbent Frank Burns.[1] Ballotpedia's account of his 2014 campaign website says it highlighted holding the line on taxes and limiting spending and borrowing.[1] He advanced from the May 19, 2026 Republican primary for the seat.[1]

Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.