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Washington County, Arkansas

Arkansas House District 11

2 candidates are tracked for Arkansas House District 11, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Rey Hernandez and Rebecca Burkes. Candidate information follows official Washington County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Rey Hernandez (Democratic), Rebecca Burkes (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Arkansas House District 11. Rebecca Burkes is the sitting member, per the General Assembly roster. Party nominees were chosen at the March 3, 2026 primary (March 31 runoff where needed), per the Secretary of State.

What this office does

State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.

This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Rebecca Burkes, is on the ballot.

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Rey Hernandez

Democratic

Top priorities
  • Supports rising wages that outpace inflation
  • Supports easier access to low-cost, high-quality healthcare
  • Supports renters' rights

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Rey Hernandez is running for Arkansas House District 11. He has served in the Marine Corps and has been a rancher for thirty years, and has lived in the district since 1989, per his campaign site.

Rebecca Burkes

Rebecca Burkes

Republican Incumbent

Top priorities
  • Supports lower taxes and less regulation on small business
  • Opposes changes to abortion law, supporting protections for the unborn
  • Supports Second Amendment rights

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Rebecca Burkes represents Arkansas House District 11, serving Benton and Washington counties since being elected in 2022, per her campaign site. She has spent more than 25 years in law, operations and real estate development, per her campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Arkansas House District 11 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Arkansas House District 11, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Rey Hernandez and Rebecca Burkes. Candidate information follows official Washington County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Arkansas House District 11 election in Arkansas?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Arkansas are on the Arkansas election hub at theballotbrief.com.

How do I see my exact Washington County ballot?

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Candidate roster from official Washington County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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