Rebecca Burkes
Rebecca Burkes | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Arkansas House of Representatives from the 11th district | |
| Assumed office January 9, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Megan Godfrey |
| Personal details | |
| Born | ~1968[1] |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Aaron Burkes |
| Residence | Springdale, Arkansas |
| Education | University of Texas (BA) University of Arkansas (MS) Baylor University (JD) |
| Profession | Attorney and Business Owner |
Rebecca Burkes is an American politician who has served as a member of the Arkansas House of Representatives since January 9, 2023. She represents Arkansas' 11th House district.[2]
Electoral history
[edit]She was elected on November 8, 2022, in the 2022 Arkansas House of Representatives election against Democratic opponent Rey Hernandez. She assumed office on January 9, 2023.
Biography
[edit]Burkes grew up in Richardson, Texas. She earned a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Texas, a Master of Science in Operations Management from the University of Arkansas, and a Juris Doctor from Baylor University. She married Aaron Burkes, a former Arkansas state representative.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ "Burkes to run for open state House seat in Springdale, Lowell". Arkansas Online. 2021-12-02. Retrieved 2023-10-16.
- ^ "Rebecca Burkes - Arkansas House of Representatives". www.arkansashouse.org. Retrieved 21 October 2023.
- ^ "Rebecca Burkes". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2023-10-16.
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