Rebecca Burkes

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Rebecca Burkes
Member of the Arkansas House of Representatives from the 11th district
Incumbent
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 is a Republican and represents Arkansas' 11th House district.[2]

Electoral history

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

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 worked as a faculty member at the University of Wisconsin Law School and as Deputy Director and General Counsel for the Arkansas Department of Heritage.

She married Aaron Burkes, a former Arkansas state representative and current CEO of Northwest Arkansas National Airport.[3]

References

1. "Burkes to run for open state House seat in Springdale, Lowell". Arkansas Online. 2021-12-02. Retrieved 2023-10-16.
2. "Rebecca Burkes - Arkansas House of Representatives". www.arkansashouse.org. Retrieved 21 October 2023.
3. "Rebecca Burkes". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2023-10-16.

Arkansas House of Representatives
Preceded by Megan Godfrey	Member of the Arkansas House of Representatives 2023–present	Succeeded by incumbent