He served briefly as a member of the United States House of Representatives, elected to finish the term of his father, William T. Price, after his death in 1886.

He later served in the Wisconsin State Senate, representing Jackson, Monroe, and Wood counties.

[1][2] Born in Black River Falls, Wisconsin, Price attended the grade and high schools, and the University of Wisconsin–Madison.

He took over representing Wisconsin's 8th congressional district, serving out the rest of the term (January 18, 1887 – March 3, 1887).

He relocated to Denver, Colorado, and lived in retirement until his death there on December 25, 1904.