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Rebecca Burkes

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Rebecca Burkes
Member of the Arkansas House of Representatives
from the 11th district
Assumed office
January 9, 2023
Preceded byMegan Godfrey
Personal details
Born~1968[1]
Political partyRepublican
SpouseAaron Burkes
ResidenceSpringdale, Arkansas
EducationUniversity of Texas (BA)
University of Arkansas (MS)
Baylor University (JD)
ProfessionAttorney 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

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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

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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

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  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