Rebecca Burkes

Rebecca Burkes (born 1968) 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.

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 the Northwest Arkansas National Airport.