Rebecca Burkes is a Republican member of the Arkansas House of Representatives, representing District 11, which covers parts of Benton and Washington Counties, including portions of Springdale, Lowell, and Rogers areas. Born around 1968, she assumed office on January 9, 2023, after defeating Democrat Rey Hernandez in the 2022 election, succeeding Megan Godfrey. She is currently serving her second term in the 95th General Assembly and resides in Springdale, Arkansas, with her spouse Aaron Burkes. As an attorney and business owner with over 25 years in law, operations, and real estate, Burkes advocates for conservative values, including lower taxes, pro-life policies, Second Amendment rights, and reducing government red tape for small businesses.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: BA from the University of Texas, MS from the University of Arkansas, JD from Baylor University.
• Professional Experience: More than 25 years in private sector law, operations, and real estate; faculty member at University of Wisconsin Law School; Deputy Director and General Counsel for the Arkansas Department of Heritage.
• Political Committees: House Revenue and Taxation Committee; House City, County and Local Affairs Committee.
• Elected Terms: 2023 ; 2025 .