Nick Burkes is an American accountant and politician who is the member-elect for the 14th district of the Arkansas House of Representatives.[1][2] He is a Republican.[3]

Nick Burkes
Member-elect of the Arkansas House of Representatives
from the 14th district
Assuming office
January 13, 2025
SucceedingGrant Hodges
Personal details
BornFayetteville, Arkansas, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Alma materBaylor University
Rice University

Life and career

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Burkes was born in Fayetteville, Arkansas. He attended Baylor University, earning his bachelor's degree. He also attended Rice University, earning his master's degree in accounting.[3]

In March 2024, Burkes defeated Joshua Hagan in the Republican primary election for the 14th district of the Arkansas House of Representatives.[4] In November 2024, he defeated Jacob Malloy in the general election, winning 65 percent of the votes.[5] He succeeded Grant Hodges. He assumes office on January 13, 2025.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Nick Burkes". Ballotpedia. Retrieved November 28, 2024.
  2. ^ "Representative-Elect Nick Burkes (R)". Arkansas General Assembly. Retrieved November 28, 2024.
  3. ^ a b "Nick Burkes' Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved November 28, 2024.
  4. ^ "2024 Arkansas Republican Primary Elections Results - State House District 14". USA Today. March 5, 2024. Retrieved November 28, 2024.
  5. ^ "2024 Arkansas General Elections Results - State House District 14". USA Today. November 5, 2024. Retrieved November 28, 2024.